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Changes in High School Grading Standards in Mathematics, 1982-1992 Changes in High School Grading Standards in Mathematics, 1982-1992
Changes in High School Grading Standards in Mathematics, 1982-1992- A research report that concludes no inflation occurred over the duration of the report. Includes a free download. ...
The Guardian: Inquiry Into Exam Grade Inflation Claims The Guardian: Inquiry Into Exam Grade Inflation Claims
The Guardian: Inquiry Into Exam Grade Inflation Claims- Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results. ...
Massachusetts State Colleges Under Attack Massachusetts State Colleges Under Attack
Massachusetts State Colleges Under Attack- Massachusetts state colleges are a tremendous resource for the state, but the commonwealth's own Board of Higher Education seems bent on their destruction. ...
NYTimes.com - With Cheating on the Rise, More Colleges Are Turning to Honor Codes NYTimes.com - With Cheating on the Rise, More Colleges Are Turning to Honor Codes
NYTimes.com - With Cheating on the Rise, More Colleges Are Turning to Honor Codes- Research shows less cheating at colleges with strong honor codes than at those without them, so some campuses are adopting codes for the ...
Homeschooling: Back to the Future? Homeschooling: Back to the Future?
Homeschooling: Back to the Future?- The Cato Institute provides an analysis of factors contributing to the growing popularity and products of schooling at home. Includes history and FAQ. ...
Goble Goble
Goble- A family based web site discussing education and family issues. ...
VegSource.com -- Controversial HomeSchool Issues VegSource.com -- Controversial HomeSchool Issues
VegSource.com -- Controversial HomeSchool Issues- Public messageboard for discussion of controversial issues. ...
The Freeman | The Seduction of Homeschooling Families The Freeman | The Seduction of Homeschooling Families
The Freeman | The Seduction of Homeschooling Families- Chris Cardiff warns that government school programs in California that include homeschoolers erode the homeschool movement. ...
More Information about Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) More Information about Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
More Information about Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)- A critical look at HSLDA, and examination of legalities of homeschooling. ...
Another Path - Making the Decision to Homeschool Another Path - Making the Decision to Homeschool
Another Path - Making the Decision to Homeschool- Written primarily for the parents of deaf children, the examination of issues applies to parents of hearing children as well. Includes common concerns, legal issues, and ...
Literacy Online Literacy Online
Literacy Online- University of Pennsylvania site concerning literacy for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide. ...
Barksdale Reading Institute Barksdale Reading Institute
Barksdale Reading Institute- Designed to dramatically improve the reading skills of children through a systematic and direct implementation of a research-based reading reform model. ...
Applied Scholastics: Opening the Doors to Learning Applied Scholastics: Opening the Doors to Learning
Applied Scholastics: Opening the Doors to Learning- Acclaimed as a major breakthrough in education by specialists and lay practitioners alike, the Applied Scholastics approach developed by L. Ron Hubbard is called Study ...
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF) Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF)
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF)- America's largest non-profit children's and family literacy organization. ...
Bagheera Endangered Species Bagheera Endangered Species
Bagheera Endangered Species- An educational web site about animals vanishing from the Earth. ...
National Center for Family Literacy National Center for Family Literacy
National Center for Family Literacy- Details about initiatives, research and statistics on literacy, newsletter, projects, a FAQ, press releases, and links to community programs. ...
New Literacy Through Technology New Literacy Through Technology
New Literacy Through Technology- Is technology developing a whole new kind of literacy? Once-literate people may find themselves classified as illiterate according to this new system. ...
NYTimes.com - When Backyards Were Laboratories NYTimes.com - When Backyards Were Laboratories
NYTimes.com - When Backyards Were Laboratories- Scientific literacy begins at home. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view.] ...
Book 'Em Book 'Em
Book 'Em- A non-profit organization seeking to inspire a love of books and reading in all children. Based in Nashville, Tennessee. ...
Room To Read Room To Read
Room To Read- Serves children in Nepal and Vietnam, and was founded on the belief that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and taking control of one's own life. ...
Literacy and Education Literacy and Education
Literacy and Education- "This page has assorted links to papers on literacy and education, as well as links to several related gopher archives." ...
Institute for Educational Leadership Institute for Educational Leadership
Institute for Educational Leadership- Offers programs focusing on the establishment of leadership networks and examining policy issues. ...
American Youth Policy Forum American Youth Policy Forum
American Youth Policy Forum- Nonpartisan professional development organization providing learning opportunities for policymakers working on youth issues at the local, state and national levels. ...
Loving AmeriCorps to Death Loving AmeriCorps to Death
Loving AmeriCorps to Death- In June, 2003, AmeriCorps indicated it could only fund half the number of members it had bankrolled in recent years. Amercorps volunteers receive educational tax credits while performing work ...
Virtual Charters: Public Schooling at Home Virtual Charters: Public Schooling at Home
Virtual Charters: Public Schooling at Home- K12, a Virtual charter school led by former education secretary, Bill Bennett, provides free curriculum, computers and connections for homeschoolers. ...
Alliance for the Separation of School and State Alliance for the Separation of School and State
Alliance for the Separation of School and State- Argues against the interference by government in education. ...
Center for Education Reform Center for Education Reform
Center for Education Reform- Advocacy, statistics, resources and guidance on education reform issues and action at the school, district, state and national levels, from School Choice, charter schools, and educational ent ...
Why School Vouchers Can Help Inner-City Children Why School Vouchers Can Help Inner-City Children
Why School Vouchers Can Help Inner-City Children- The Manhattan Institute feature article by The Honorable Kurt L. Schmoke, Mayor of Baltimore "The City That Reads." ...
Faith In Public Schools Fades Faith In Public Schools Fades
Faith In Public Schools Fades- African-American parents with children in Georgia public schools are more likely than white parents to think private companies should run those facilities. ...
Excellent Education for Everyone Excellent Education for Everyone
Excellent Education for Everyone- Collection of articles in favour of school choice by the coalition of New Jersey citizens. ...
4Choice - School Choice without Vouchers 4Choice - School Choice without Vouchers
4Choice - School Choice without Vouchers- Presentation of a model legislation that lets parents choose the school. ...
Cost of Education Cost of Education
Cost of Education- Cato Institute study: What Would a Voucher Buy. Documents the cost of public and private education. ...
FOXNews - Are Parents Boycotting Public Schools? FOXNews - Are Parents Boycotting Public Schools?
FOXNews - Are Parents Boycotting Public Schools?- The article describes the movement of taking kids out of public schools. ...
Scholastic Achievement and Demographic Characteristics of Home School Students Scholastic Achievement and Demographic Characteristics of Home School Students
Scholastic Achievement and Demographic Characteristics of Home School Students- A large study comparing home school students and their counterparts. ...
School Choice Research - Manhattan Institute Index School Choice Research - Manhattan Institute Index
School Choice Research - Manhattan Institute Index- Comprehensive summary of education reform policy studies published by their Center for Civic Innovation. ...
Charter Schools Kiwi-style Charter Schools Kiwi-style
Charter Schools Kiwi-style- A former member of New Zealand's Parliament describes the reforms in his country. ...
Resources for Teachers Needing Help Resources for Teachers Needing Help
Resources for Teachers Needing Help- The American Society for Ethics in Education offers resources for teachers. ...
School Choice Programs: What's Happening in the States School Choice Programs: What's Happening in the States
School Choice Programs: What's Happening in the States- This conservative research facility publishes details and statistics on each state's School Choice efforts, and maintains links to many other Choice sites. ...
Rethinking Schools -- Special Section on Vouchers Rethinking Schools -- Special Section on Vouchers
Rethinking Schools -- Special Section on Vouchers- Large collection of articles and opinion pieces expressing or supporting the view that voucher programs are an assault on public education, are less effective than claim ...
Educational Policy Institute Educational Policy Institute
Educational Policy Institute- Documented inside information on PTA and teacher unions. Education research and policy analysis from a public choice and pro-market perspective, plus expert revelations on teacher unions, co ...
Endangered Earth Endangered Earth
Endangered Earth- A web site which promotes the plight of endangered animals around the world. ...
School Choice Research - Harvard University Index School Choice Research - Harvard University Index
School Choice Research - Harvard University Index- Program on Education Policy and Governance presents research papers and executive summaries on the results of innovative US policies. ...
Michigan Union Accountability Act: Michigan Union Accountability Act:
Michigan Union Accountability Act:- Mackinac Center for Public Policy takes aim at teacher unions as the main barrier to School Choice. See study, proposed legislation, and other policy research. ...
Universal Tuition Tax Credit Universal Tuition Tax Credit
Universal Tuition Tax Credit- Mackinac Center for Public Policy - "Proposal to Advance Parental Choice in Education". Also available as a 76 page download. ...
Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC) Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC)
Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC)- Provides technical assistance, training, and resources to charter school developers, operators, charter-granting agencies, and policy makers in California, nationally, and inter ...
School Choice: Good for Teachers School Choice: Good for Teachers
School Choice: Good for Teachers- A teacher explores reasons why Choice will increase demand and salaries for good teachers. ...
School Choice Wisconsin School Choice Wisconsin
School Choice Wisconsin- Provides information on the impact of school choice on families, communities, and schools. ...
The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice
The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice- A foundation established by Nobel Prize winning economist Milton Friedman. Advocates restructuring the education system to ensure educational service competition and free c ...
WorldNetDaily: Vouching for Liberty by Alan Keyes WorldNetDaily: Vouching for Liberty by Alan Keyes
WorldNetDaily: Vouching for Liberty by Alan Keyes- Article by the conservative commentator proposing public school choice in the United States without vouchers. ...
School Vouchers: The Wrong Choice for Public Education School Vouchers: The Wrong Choice for Public Education
School Vouchers: The Wrong Choice for Public Education- Anti-Defamation League says vouchers pose a threat to their values. These programs subvert the constitutional principle of separation of church and state and threat ...

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