Publishing in Science, Gormley et al. compared the benefits of Oklahoma's TPS pre-K program to Head Start. Conclusion: preschool matters in cognitive development. Early childhood education programs in the United States face enormous challenges. The overwhelming majority of Head Start...
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Posted on July 2, 2008 10:55 AM • 1 Comments •
I remember when I was studying for Step I of the medical Boards. Step I is the first of three very large tests that you have to take to become a doctor. This first test comprises everything you learn in...
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Posted on February 21, 2008 9:07 AM • 7 Comments •
From my hometown paper, the one and only New Orleans Times Picayune. Deion Dedeaux sensed that sixth grade at Martin Behrman Elementary in New Orleans would be full of possibilities. A new school. A chance to improve his grades. A...
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Posted on January 8, 2008 9:40 AM • 2 Comments •
Paul Tough, writing in the NYTimes, has an excellent long article about the challenges in teaching underprivileged and minority children. I was talking to my parents about this issue over break. I am from Denver -- though I went to...
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Posted on November 29, 2006 10:22 AM • 10 Comments •