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SAT Report: Only 43 Percent of 2012 College-Bound Seniors Are College Ready

Via College Board Only 43% of SAT test takers achieved the “college level readiness benchmark” which measures the academic preparedness of groups of students for higher education and beyond. Achieving the benchmark score of 1550 on the SAT is linked … Continue reading

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Berliner: Improve Educational Outcomes through Liveable Wages

A new analysis by David Berliner argues the best way to improve educational outcomes is to provide opportunities for students’ families  to earn liveable wages. While I think he’s got most of it right, one cannot deny the need for … Continue reading

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