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Mayors’ Education Advisors Discuss School Reform, Education Priorities
January 13, 2009
What can municipal leaders do to successfully advance school reform and ensure that every child graduates with a quality education? Members of the Mayors’ Education Policy Advisors Network (EPAN) gathered in Washington, D.C. to discuss this question with District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee, Dr. Pedro Noguera, co-chair of the “Broader, Bolder Approach to Education” initiative, members of President-Elect Barack Obama’s transition team and key congressional staff.
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EdVisions Publishes Book on Hope Study, Assessment, & Developmental Environments
January 6, 2009
More than just a look at the study, this book also discusses the need to change the conversation about what is assessed in schools, and how relationships and relevance are important in creating proper developmental environments for students.
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US Dept. of Education Announces Grant Opportunities for Charter School Programs
January 5, 2009
Funding available for the planning, program design, and initial implementation of charter schools, and to evaluate the effects of charter schools, including their effects on students, student academic achievement, staff, and parents.
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Past Network News - December 17, 2008
December 17, 2008
A glimpse into this month’s edition of the AHSI Network News…
-Todd Goble of the StreetSchool Network™ reports from Egypt!
-AHSI Work Group Updates
-Newark Partnership Launch & Media Event Announcement
-Spring Convening Scheduled! – Save The Date!!!
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Big Picture Learning Publishes Article on 12 Year Longitudinal Study
December 8, 2008
Big Picture schools track graduates’ successes—and struggles—in life after high school.
Mary graduated from the Met School in Providence, Rhode Island, and entered a four-year college. During her freshman year, she ran into financial difficulties that affected her grades. She enrolled in a local community college, received an associate’s degree in nursing within two years, and obtained work in her chosen field… -
Teacher Turnover, Tenure Policies, and the Distribution of Teacher Quality
December 2, 2008
In recent years education reformers have focused a great deal of attention on strategies for enhancing teacher quality. This attention makes sense, as a growing body of evidence points to the overriding importance of teachers in promoting student achievement.
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Past Network News - November 20, 2008
November 20, 2008
A glimpse into this month’s edition of the AHSI Network News…
-Early College High School Initiative Fall Forum Highlights!
-StreetSchool Network in Egypt!
-Big Picture Learning Launches New Website!
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Mayors and Superintendents Focus on High School Reform, Dropout Solutions
November 15, 2008
The 2008 Congress of Cities offered a unique opportunity for selected teams of large-city mayors and superintendents to participate in a roundtable discussion on strategies to improve high schools and raise graduation rates.
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Past Network News - September 12, 2008
September 12, 2008
A glimpse into this month’s edition of the AHSI Network News…
-Congratulations to Nick Mathern on the birth of his daughter!
-Details on the Multiple Education Pathways Learning Exchange, November 12 – 13!
-YouthBuild USA seeking a Director of Higher Education Achievement!
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NASS Founder Tom Tillapaugh is Key Panelist at Two White House Summits
April 30, 2008
The April 30 briefing “The Dropout Epidemic in the U.S. and Cross-Sector Solutions” was co-hosted by The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and America’s Promise Alliance (www.americaspromise.org) to explore the scope of America’s dropout crisis and discuss ways to help reverse this “silent epidemic” in partnership with community-based nonprofits and faith-based organizations. White House Faith-Based Director Jay Hein and America’s Promise Alliance Chairwoman Alma Powell (pictured with Tom, at right), lead the briefing.
