Report Shows Narrowing Achievement Gap Between Different Student Groups
By
Zach Miners
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On Education - October 8, 2009
The gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students seems to be shrinking, a new study finds.
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How Much Do Colleges Really Teach Students?
By
Kim Clark
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Education - August 4, 2009
New Web sites make it possible for students to research how much education a school really offers.
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For Grad School Hopefuls, a Test of Personality
By
Zach Miners
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On Education - July 14, 2009
The PPI, or personal potential index, lets admissions officers assess applicants' personalities.
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Younger Students Outshine High Schoolers in Reading, Math
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Eddy Ramírez
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Education - April 28, 2009
Federal test scores for 9-year-olds are the highest since early 1970s.
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Is There an 'Obama Effect' on Standardized Test Scores?
By
Jessica Calefati
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On Education - January 26, 2009
Coverage of the president's campaign appears to have helped close the achievement gap.
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Report Says Test Scores Should Be Less Important in College Admissions
By
Eddy Ramírez
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Education - September 22, 2008
Colleges should review their policies and consider going test optional if possible.
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84 GMAT Scores Thrown Out
By
Alison Go
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The Paper Trail - September 10, 2008
Business school entrance exam publisher punishes test takers who used now defunct test-prep site.
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High School Flunks in Florida But Aces the Ivy League
By
Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - June 4, 2008
Principal criticizes the test-driven state accountability system.
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Ohio Uses SAT and ACT for Math Placement
By
Alison Go
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The Paper Trail - May 30, 2008
But students who bombed the tests can still take the school's version online.
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Studying for the ACT Might Not Help
By
Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - May 29, 2008
A new report says that a rigorous high school course load is more likely to improve scores.
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The Value of Good Grades
By
Eddy Ramírez
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Education - January 3, 2008
Schools offer Happy Meals and cash to improve scores.
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It All Adds Up to More Competition
By
Eddy Ramírez
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Education - December 6, 2007
High schoolers from Slovenia and Estonia are beating American teenagers in math and science.
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