Submitted by Scott Jaschik on December 14, 2007 - 4:00am
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Study finds that giving a financial incentive to disadvantaged students who pass Advanced Placement courses -- and to their teachers -- has a range of positive impacts.
Submitted by Elia Powers on February 27, 2008 - 4:00am
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One historically black college takes a first step toward changing its longstanding admissions policy, while another's president makes reference to a similar goal.
The national growth in high school graduates ends now, a new report says. Some regions should brace for declines -- even as others prepare for continued expansion.
Submitted by Doug Lederman on March 27, 2008 - 4:00am
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Perception that they focus only on hitting numbers and increasing test scores nettles them. But they also admit many colleges operate that way -- and find it hard to fight pressures from on high.