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Imperfect Attendance: Toward a fairer measure of student absenteeism
The need to understand how schools can improve student attendance has never been greater. This study breaks new ground by examining high schools’ contributions to attendance—that is, their “attendance value-added.”
Jing Liu, Ph.D. 4.13.2022
NationalReport
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How Kamala Harris can move to the center on education
Michael J. Petrilli 7.24.2024
NationalFlypaper
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Rethinking school policies to combat chronic absenteeism
Dr. Michael Gary, Dr. Ivory A. Toldson 7.22.2024
NationalFlypaper
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Do testing and accountability improve student learning?
Chester E. Finn, Jr. 7.22.2024
NationalFlypaper
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Advanced education programs are important to parents, poll finds
Alli Aldis 7.19.2024
NationalFlypaper
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The case for closing underenrolled, low-performing schools
Michael J. Petrilli 7.18.2024
NationalFlypaper
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Vance vs. Pence: How Trump’s VP picks compare on education
Dale Chu 7.18.2024
NationalFlypaper
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The “science of reading” is on a winning streak—and that’s a problem
Robert Pondiscio 7.18.2024
NationalFlypaper
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Can higher student-tutor ratios make tutoring more affordable without sacrificing effectiveness?
Devon Nir 7.18.2024
NationalFlypaper
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The Great Recalibration of AP exams
John Moscatiello 7.11.2024
NationalFlypaper
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Republican governors need to step up on school closures
Michael J. Petrilli 7.11.2024
NationalFlypaper
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Where do teachers unions stand on student discipline?
Daniel Buck 7.11.2024
NationalFlypaper
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What’s wrong with boys in school?
Tom Sarrouf, Jr. 7.11.2024
NationalFlypaper