Commentary
Smaller, Safer, Saner Successful Schools
Joe Nathan and Karen Febey, Center for School Change, Humphrey Institute, University of Minnesota 2001
Commentary
Bridging the gap: a tale of two school systems
Montgomery County, Maryland is known for having public schools among the best in the nation, ranking high in test scores and college admissions. But that doesn't mean every school is effective. Especially as the county has become more economically and culturally diverse, its school system has struggled to deal with the challenge of low-performing schools.