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City posts strong gains on Pa. tests
Four regional school districts have improved PSSA scores at a rate more than double that of the state since 1995

PSSA Performance
Pennsylvania last week identified 884 public schools and charter schools that failed to meet federal academic requirements. Following is a chart listing Philadelphia area schools on the list

Signs of the Achievement Gap
Minority Scores Lag On New Md. Test

States Strive Toward ESEA Compliance

Ed. Dept. Quietly Funds More Experimental Studies

School accountability panel on agenda
The body would monitor efforts to improve schools. A vote on its creation is set for next Wednesday

New education rules are still too strict, schools say
Testing the test: Looking at PSSAs
The education yardstick is an established tool, but many say it shouldn't be the only one. Rendell is among them.

Dept. of Education To Hike Oversight Of Reading Grants

Pa. moves to raise teacher standard
The state Board of Education sought to address a U.S. law requiring "highly qualified" educators in all classrooms

Education Department To Create Two Offices
Move to Combine Scattered Programs

Now Boys Trail Girls

Edison Buffeted by Probe, Loss of Contracts

Early Bilingual Programs Found To Boost Test Scores

Top Teachers Rare in Poor Schools
Highly Qualified Instructors Quickly Move On, Hurting Education of Low-Income Children, Studies Find.

Phonics Pitch Irks Teachers
U.S. Denies It's Pushing Commercial Products

A Classroom of One's Own

Principals' hands are tied

Principals too quick to use 'teacher shortage' as excuse

SAT math scores hit 30-year high
Average verbal score falls 2 points since last year

Schools, Tech: Still Struggling

Where to get help in an unusual year

Government funds for private schooling: Americans confused, divided

Vallas to unveil plan for low achievers
Students in failing schools may be able to transfer. The proposal aims to ensure the district follows federal law