The Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) recently released a report that identifies and summarizes findings from scientifically based studies of the effectiveness of strategy instruction.
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October/November 2007 E-newsletter
Below is a listing of our archived monthly e-newsletters. You can view the resources we mentioned in each issue by clicking on the link or Search Resources to find any resource from an e-newsletter or event.
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The Center on Education Policy recently released a report that highlights findings from their research on the Reading First grant program. The report found that, despite problems with the federal administration of Reading First, the program is widely credited by state and local officials for raising the achievement of students who receive services.
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In response to requests from states for assistance from the U.S. Department of Education on how to evaluate the technical quality of their ELP standards and assessments, the Assessment and Accountability Content Center recently produced a draft framework to provide states with information on suggested elements, possible considerations, and resources in order to help states evaluate and improve the quality of their current ELP standards and assessments.
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The National High School Content Center recently released this report outlining steps that schools can take to identify at-risk students and provide the necessary support systems and relevant interventions to assist them in obtaining a high school diploma.
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The Center on Innovation and Improvement (CII) recently released this handbook that describes a process that enables an SEA to self-assess its system of support and plan for its improvement. The sole purpose of the handbook is to facilitate technical assistance from a regional comprehensive center to guide a team from the SEA in fully describing the statewide system of support, viewing that description within a framework, determining ways to strengthen the system, and developing a plan for improvement.
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The National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality (NCCTQ) Content Center has recently released its inaugural biennial report that compiled information about the availability, recruitment, and retention of teachers for at-risk schools and students.
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The Rural School and Community Trust has recently released a report that provides information on the condition of rural education in the 50 states and highlights new trends and challenges facing rural educators.
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ECS has created a database that captures the recommendations of 15 national organizations for revising specific NCLB requirements and provisions. The purpose of the database is to act as a one-stop source that allows one to easily find information from these organizations about revising the law.
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The GAO recently released a report focusing on schools that have implemented restructuring programs to meet adequate yearly progress under NCLB. Based on the report's results, the GAO recommends a number of actions:
- Secretary of ED should inform schools in corrective action when they may continue this corrective action rather than employ a new method
- States should report information on corrective action activities taken by each school
- ED should take additional steps to ascertain whether states are ensuring that districts provide the required assistance to schools
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The National High School Content Center recently released a checklist designed to help states at various stages develop their system of support to reach struggling high schools.
