News tagged with public high school

Current test-based incentive programs have not consistently raised

Despite being used for several decades, test-based incentives have not consistently generated positive effects on student achievement, says a new report from the National Research Council. The report examines evidence on ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New study measures hookah use among Florida teens

(PhysOrg.com) -- Hookah pipe smoking has gained a foothold with Florida teens, according to a new University of Florida study, which shows 11 percent of high school students and 4 percent of middle school students have tried ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Socioeconomic Desegregation Alone Is Not Effective in Improving Classroom Performance

Although past research has linked academic achievement gains to socioeconomic desegregation in schools, a new analysis reveals some hidden academic and psychological risks of integrating low-income students in schools with ...

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created Oct 01, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0