Despite facing higher academic standards and budget cuts, urban schools are continuing to see gains on assessments in reading and mathematics, a national study released last week has found. (edweek.org)
Most research conducted over the past decade supports the contention that televised violence does lead to aggressive behavior in children, according to a 10 - year review of such studies released last week by the Department of Health and Human Services. (edweek.org)
Poor program attendance has been a significant barrier to bolstering the educational skills of welfare recipients under the federal welfare - reform law, a five - state study released last week concludes. (edweek.org)