Quotable & Notable

?Yes, there have been gains [for 12^th grade], and they're significant, but overall, the results are still disappointing, especially in comparison to the big gains at 4^th and 8^th grade.'' [In regard to recently released 12^th grade NAEP scores] *

Tom Loveless, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution

?Seniors' Reading and Math NAEP Scores on Rise,? Education Week

1,902 to 1,045

The number of votes in favor of vs. the number of votes in opposition to Baltimore's new teacher contract.

?On Second Try, Baltimore Teachers Ratify Contract,? Teacher Beat

*This quote does not necessarily represent the views of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute.