Press
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2010 Archive
Advanced Courses: Are they preparing our students for life after high school?
March 2010
Whether our role is a community member, educator, parent, or government official it is clear that as a nation we value the importance of education in enriching lives and ensuring a sound economic future. Our attempts to improve the school systems and create equal opportunities for all students have had its successes, but what is missing is a big picture approach which brings the best of our initiatives together and addresses the issues of education as a whole. Read More…
Download Issues in College Readiness: The Advanced Placement Program Mainly Benefits Well-Prepared Students Who Pass AP Exams
September 2010
This issue of ACT’s Issues in College Readiness takes a closer look at how more students enrolling in AP courses does not necessarily equate more students having success in college. The brief, an extension of NCEA’s previous research reports Orange Juice vs. Orange Drink... Read More…
NCEA's JFTK Campaign Releases This Year's Higher Performing Schools
January 2010
NCEA will release the newest edition of its JFTK campaign for Higher Performing Schools… Read More…
NCEA's Symposia and JFTK Awards Event Photos for Arkansas
February 2010
Thank you for joining NCEA as we spread the important message of college and career readiness for all… Read More…
NCEA's Symposia and JFTK Awards Event Photos for Texas
February 2010
Thank you for joining NCEA as we spread the important message of college and career readiness for all… Read More…
The National Center for Educational Achievement’s School Improvement Planning Solution Receives Support by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
March 2010
The National Center for Educational Achievement is granted $1 million from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for further research, development, and evaluation of the effectiveness of its comprehensive school improvement tool, CoreWork™ Diagnostics. Read More…
