The landscape of rural education described in new Department of Education report
A new report from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) offers a comprehensive look at the current condition of rural education, including demographics, outcomes, and resources
August 16, 2007
In urban districts, administrators report higher expectations of students than teachers, new survey finds
Both teachers and administrators in urban districts care deeply about their students, but administrators are more likely than teachers to believe their students can attain high achievement in high school and success in post-secondary education finds a report from the Council of Urban Boards of Education.
April 26, 2007
Taking the public's pulse on attitudes toward public schools
As they have for decades, the public strongly supports the public schools in their communities while they believe schools outside their communities need to improve. These are among the findings from the 38th Annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools.
September 20, 2006
School climate is fair weather to most students, but many still see clouds
How do urban students feel about the climate in their schools? Most report feeling safe in their schools, respected by their teachers, and hopeful about the future. But the report also cautions that a sizable number of students are not so sanguine.
April 27, 2006
