New York Times: Since 1990s, U.S. Students’ Math Has Sharpened,
but Reading Lags

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Effective Teaching for All Students: A Civil Rights Perspective

Hal Smith

New York Times: In College, Working Hard to Learn High School Material

CBS News: Half of teens shy, but for a few it's more serious

New York Times: Reducing the Cost of Logging In to Learn

NEW YORK -- Western Governors University and the National Urban League have announced a partnership aimed at helping individuals affiliated with the historic civil rights organization achieve their academic and career goals.

Huffington Post: Early Draft Of No Child Left Behind Re-Write Reduces Federal Role In Education

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New York Times: Starting Early to Create City Teachers

Education Week: School Boundary Plan Divides Minn. Suburb

Organization to host public forums to engage community, generate parent feedback

 
Memphis, TN – Stand for Children and the Memphis Urban League are partnering with the Tennessee Department of Education to help transform schools that are included within the Achievement School District (ASD)– a statewide initiative to improve the lowest performing schools through reform efforts that are designed to increase student performance.