Tag: black student achievement
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I read the new American Federation for Children/Step Up for Students study on choice for Black students in Florida, and found a bit of inspiration in the following charts: These charts compare the NAEP scores for Black students attending Florida charter schools to those of statewide averages for Black students.... READ MOREControlling the narrative: Parental choice, Black empowerment and lessons from Florida
Editor’s note: This special report was compiled by Denisha Merriweather, director...
READ MOREEducation choice gives Black students a way out of ‘achievement gaps’ – and the systems that cause them
A recent article on The 74 noted the controversy over...
READ MORENew group aims to create pipeline of black school leaders, entrepreneurs in Florida
In an effort aimed at boosting black student achievement, a new...
READ MOREredefinED roundup: School choice in Arkansas, charter schools in Maine and more
Arkansas: A federal judge’s ruling on the state’s school choice...
READ MOREFlorida pastor symbolizes new face of vouchers, school choice
If you read the papers, you know the story. People...
READ MOREIn Florida, a rare opportunity to redefine supporters of school choice
They hold public schools in contempt. They think private schools...
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