NAEP reports modest gains in math and science scores
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- Inspiring words for educators. Spark, Muriel; Walker, Lou Ann; Mill, John Stuart // Curriculum Review;Jan2002, Vol. 41 Issue 5, p1
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- Inspiring words for educators. // Curriculum Review;May2002, Vol. 41 Issue 9, VIEWS YOU CAN USE p1
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- Break the mold. Daggett, Willard // Vocational Education Journal;Mar96, Vol. 71 Issue 3, p54
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- CAPITOL briefs. // Community College Week;9/17/2001, Vol. 14 Issue 3, p3
Provides information on issues surrounding higher education in the United States Congress as of September 17, 2001. Spendings for Pell Grants and work/study programs; Information on the `Fed.Up' initiative in the House of Representatives; Calls of community colleges for the Education Department...
- US schools slip back toward segregation. Russell Chaddock, Gail; Coeyman, Marjorie; Jonsson, Patrik // Christian Science Monitor;7/18/2001, Vol. 93 Issue 163, p2
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- Where is the middle ground? Durden, William G. // Education Week;10/4/95, Vol. 15 Issue 5, p48
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