Tag Archives: adolescent reading

Can Changing Reading and Writing Instruction Raise SAT Scores?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by meritsoftware

SAT reading scores in 2011 were the lowest on record. This is the second time in the past two decades that reading scores have fallen as much in a single year. It is well known that middle and high school students … Continue reading →

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Adolescent Literacy, Time to Act

Posted on September 25, 2009 by meritsoftware

Reorganizing priorities to strengthen adolescent literacy skills is critical for the U.S. education system to succeed, according to a new, comprehensive report from the Carnegie Corporation.

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Investing In Innovation (i3) Fund

Posted on August 26, 2009 by meritsoftware

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced preliminary guidelines for the $650 Million Investing In Innovation (i3) grant program.  Unlike the previously announced Race to the Top funds which were only for public schools, i3 funds will also … Continue reading →

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