New National Numbers on High-poverty Schools
The National Center for Education Statistics has just released its 2010 Condition of Education report, an in-depth examination of 49 indicators on […]
Month: May 2010
Boston Increases Reading Scores on Nation’s Report Card
Good news for Boston in the latest release from the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP): Fourth graders in Boston Public Schools […]
Boston Globe Coverage of Secretary Duncan’s Visit
The Boston Globe spent the day with Education Secretary Arne Duncan as he made several stops around the city–read their account of […]
Education Secretary Visits Boston’s Quincy School
On a day-long visit to Boston today, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will be holding a round-table discussion about school-community partnerships […]
City Connects Hosts Community Agency Breakfast
More than 30 community-based agencies and nonprofit organizations who partner with City Connects gathered today to discuss efforts to improve students’ health […]
Childhood Obesity Task Force Unveils Action Plan
From the White House: Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joined members of the Childhood Obesity Task Force to unveil the Task Force […]
CDC Analysis Shows PE Benefits Academic Performance
The Curriculum Matters blog covered an analysis conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today, which found a positive association […]
National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
Today is the fifth anniversary of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Check out their website for ways you can get involved […]
Eliot School Kicks Off Walking Club
On May 4, 33 seventh grade students from the Eliot School clipped on pedometers and set off for a two-mile walk down […]
Massachusetts Governor Signs Anti-bullying Bill
Today, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed far-reaching anti-bullying legislation. From the State House press release: “As Governor and as a parent, I […]