Center for Public Education
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The Center for Public Education (Center) is a national resource for accurate, timely, and credible information about public education and its importance to the well-being of our nation. The Center provides up-to-date research, data, and analysis on current education issues and explores ways to improve student achievement and engage public support for public schools.
The Center is intended for a variety of audiences, including state and local policymakers, educators, community leaders, parents, and everyone concerned with the education of our children—our next generation of leaders.
Articles by Center for Public Education
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A Guide to the No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) has stirred reactions, both positive and negative, from a variety of...
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Standards-Based Reform
Nearly every state has its own approach to standards-based reform, but they share three key components: High...
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Search and Seizure, Due Process, and Public Schools
The mission of public schools is to maximize the academic and social development of their students. In performing that...
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Five Characteristics of an Effective School Board
In Fayetteville, Arkansas, a parent complained about a controversial book in a school library and then threatened, “...
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Key lessons: Class Size and Student Achievement
After more than 20 years of research, class size continues to be at the forefront of the educational and political...
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An At-a-Glance Summary of Findings From Research About the Effectiveness of Pre-K
Key Lessons: What Research Says About Pre-K With public schools facing heightened accountability requirements, pre-k...
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State Run Pre-K: Questions and Answers
Research Q&A: Pre-K Programs, What Are They And Who Benefits? 1. Why are states creating pre-k programs? States...
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Key Lessons About Preventing Dropouts
In recent years, states have focused much attention on student achievement, but little on how many students ultimately...
Topics: Teen Years (13-19) -
To Foster Community Support in Alaska, add ICE
Accessible only by boat and plane, Wrangell is a remote little town tucked away on a rugged green island, carved out...
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Research-Based Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Homework
Research Q&A: Homework 1. Does homework help students do better in school? The research on this question is very...
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