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Students see benefits from later school start times

James Vaznis

March 10, 2016 |

The Boston Globe |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Eastham, Massachusetts

A growing number of high schools across Massachusetts are exploring later start times, amid research showing that a lack of sleep can have detrimental effects on the health and academic performance of teenagers.

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Live From Woodburn High

Dave Miller

March 09, 2016 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Woodburn, Oregon

The four academies that make up Woodburn High have exceeded the Oregon state average by double digits for two years in a row, despite high poverty rates. What's driving the school's success?

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The Math Revolution

Peg Tyre

March 01, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The number of American teens who excel at advanced math has surged, as new programs cater directly to the uppermost echelon of math students, training them for international competitions.

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Hillary Clinton Wants to End the School-to-Prison Pipeline. She Should Embrace Restorative Justice.

Alexandria Neason

February 23, 2016 |

Slate |

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Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

Restorative justice programs essentially focus on rehabilitation instead of punishment. Schools that use the model try to understand and address the deficits that provoke students to misbehave, and teach students how to reconcile the consequences of their actions with all those affected by them.

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Will more money for schools really help kids? New study may have long-term answer

John Higgins

February 13, 2016 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Evanston, Illinois

While research is mixed on whether increases in school spending lead to better results for students, a study suggests that influxes of dollars from court decisions lead to higher graduation rates and earnings, especially for low-income students.

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Denver's unified school enrollments may offer Boston a lesson

Jeremy C. Fox

January 25, 2016 |

The Boston Globe |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

The one-stop shopping for public, magnet, charter and innovations schools has proved popular in Coloroda but generated controversy in Massachusetts.

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A Bold Shift to Make Public Schools Serve Poor Students

Abigail Savitch-Lew

January 25, 2016 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Last year, New York City began turning schools in poor neighborhoods into community schools—combining rigorous instruction and extracurricular enrichment with a broad social support system.

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How one affluent town helps its neediest students get into (and stay in) college

Kirk Carapezza

January 11, 2016 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Newton, Massachusetts

Through a new program called Transitioning Together, volunteer-mentors help underserved students in Newton, MA navigate college essays, meet deadlines and fill out financial aid forms. The program has demonstrated success in its first year and aims to reduce the disparity in matriculation between high- and low-income students.

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How to Fix the Country's Failing Schools. And How Not To.

David L. Kirp

January 09, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Union City, New Jersey

Newark, N.J., had major politicians and investments try to "flip" its school system; the much smaller Union City had teachers and parents. The solution was no silver bullet—just the slow and steady approach of gradual improvement.

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The revival of Foster High: A school filled with refugees makes a comeback

Ben Stocking

January 02, 2016 |

The Seattle Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Tukwila, Washington

Just four years ago, Foster High’s test scores were low and morale lower. But in a dramatic turnaround, achievement now is way up, especially in math, in part due to the new, higher degree of teacher involvement.

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