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Focus on algebra hasn't reduced remedial rates

ASCD SmartBrief | May 12, 2008

California's requirement that each high-school graduate pass algebra was meant to better prepare students for college, but instead community colleges are finding more students lacking in both algebra and basic math skills. "It's the million-dollar question," said Mary Martin, who chairs the math department at a community college where nearly 52% of students require remedial math courses, up from 43% in 2003. "We are asking more of our high school students, so why isn't it transferring over to college?" Sacramento Bee (Calif.), The (free registration) (05/12)


Integrated arts help schools engage students

ASCD SmartBrief | May 14, 2008

Are social promotions the best answer for struggling students?

ASCD SmartBrief | May 15, 2008

Thousands of free books to be made available to disadvantaged children

ASCD SmartBrief | May 14, 2008

Four of five gifted children receive no specialized instruction

ASCD SmartBrief | May 13, 2008

Teacher-preschooler bond may be more important than other factors

ASCD SmartBrief | May 15, 2008

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ASCD SmartBrief | May 14, 2008

Culture clash arises over student-teacher's service dog

ASCD SmartBrief | May 13, 2008

U.S. Education Department may set new ELL standards

ASCD SmartBrief | May 12, 2008

Research questions the value of graduation tests

ASCD SmartBrief | May 15, 2008


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ASCD's Outstanding Young Educator Award Program

ASCD SmartBrief | May 15, 2008

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