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CRT MAP: Critical race theory legislation and schools
2022年2月2日 — The impact of these discussions on classrooms is being felt.This map provides a snapshot of this turning point in American history and education. We’ve also created a timeline of key events and ...
Do school vouchers work? Here’s what research really says
2023年5月31日 — What are school vouchers and other forms of school choice? A voucher provides families with a government-funded stipend to pay for private school tuition.. An education savings account, or ESA ...
Does class size really matter? - Chalkbeat
2022年6月10日 — There’s little debate among teachers that class size matters. One survey found that nine in 10 teachers said that smaller classes would strongly boost student learning. “Huge class sizes are a ...
How Chalkbeat analyzed data on GreatSchools ratings
2019年12月5日 — Chalkbeat published a detailed story about the website GreatSchools and how their school ratings correlate with students’ race and income. The piece was based on an original data analysis. Here ...
What research shows about police in schools - Chalkbeat
2020年6月23日 — A separate study found that the addition of school police officers in Texas led to a 6% increase in disciplinary actions — including suspensions — for middle school students. These suspensions ...
Study: Common school ratings biased, often inaccurate
2022年1月24日 — Jon Deane, the CEO of GreatSchools, said the organization welcomes this type of study. “This is the work we do: to consistently try to provide the best information to families,” he said.
How NY graduation requirements could change under latest …
2024年6月10日 — As an example, education officials noted students could demonstrate their communication skills in various ways, like obtaining a seal of biliteracy, taking an English composition course, working a ...
More teachers are leaving the classroom after last school year
2023年3月6日 — More educators have quit their jobs as teacher turnover spikes across U.S., confirming fears that COVID stresses would hurt teacher retention.
GreatSchools overhauls ratings in bid to reduce link with
2020年9月24日 — As it makes these changes, GreatSchools is also facing an unprecedented challenge. State tests, which provide the data for GreatSchools’ ratings, were canceled last school year. The Trump ...