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Graduation project off for class of 2010, State Board says
The state's new graduation project will be delayed a year to allow schools more time to implement the new requirement. The class of 2010 was to have been...
3 Apr 2009
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Sharper focus on global benchmarks sought
The United States is missing a key opportunity to improve its schools by failing to take full advantage of international benchmarks, according to a recent...
3 Apr 2009
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Common thread for top scoring nations: Teaching quality
One key difference between the United State and other nations with higher performance on international assessments such as TIMMS and PISA is their focus on...
3 Apr 2009
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Gov. Perdue's budget supports secondary school innovation
High school innovation in North Carolina would continue to move forward next year under the budget plan Gov. Beverly Perdue presented this...
20 Mar 2009
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North Carolina wins attention for improved graduation rate
North Carolina's efforts to improve high school outcomes are beginning to pay off, according to a new report that cites the state as a national leader in...
20 Mar 2009
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Chicago schools use early-warning system to boost success
Ninth graders who entered Chicago high schools this year were preceded by their reputations: Detailed spreadsheets about attendance and performance intended to...
20 Mar 2009
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State Board OKs plans for 12 new early college high schools
A dozen new early college high schools won approval Thursday from the State Board of Education to open next school year.With the addition of the new schools,...
6 Mar 2009
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Nash-Rocky Mount ECHS students take initiative for charity
Teacher Rachel Lindsey wanted to motivate her students at Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School by having them read inspirational stories aloud in their...
6 Mar 2009
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State, BW Fund offer grants for math and science teachers
The Career Award for Science and Mathematics Teachers is a five-year award available to outstanding science or mathematics teachers in the North Carolina public...
6 Mar 2009
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Obama on education: "Dropping out ... is no longer an option"
In his address last week to a joint session of Congress, President Obama made a strong case for improving the educational outcomes of all children....
6 Mar 2009
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