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Showing 79 reports filtered by "Massachusetts" sorted by date added . Show All Reports
Education and Literacy;Employment and Labor
Calls on the state to invest in training workers for jobs requiring more than a high school diploma but not a four-year degree by guaranteeing access to two years of postsecondary education. Highlights best practices in education and training programs.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts
Education and Literacy
Examines the progress that has been made at five small schools across the U.S. that are representative of a growing network of more focused, academically rigorous high schools being developed to help students succeed in both high school and college.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Illinois;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Illinois / Cook County / Chicago;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio / Montgomery County / Dayton;North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston;North America / United States (Western) / California / San Diego County / San Diego;North America / United States (Western) / California;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio;North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts;North America / United States (Western) / Colorado;North America / United States (Western) / Colorado / Denver County / Denver
Education and Literacy
Profiles three Gates-supported high schools that have implemented the key elements of offering high-level math courses and supports, continually improving teachers' skills and knowledge, and using student information to drive instruction.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Southern) / Virginia;North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts;North America / United States (Northwestern) / Washington
Community and Economic Development;Education and Literacy
Urges stronger partnerships among colleges and universities and businesses, government, and civic groups to enhance the area's competitiveness. Makes recommendations for workforce development and retention, increased housing, and higher education access.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston;North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts
Education and Literacy
Presents data from a longitudinal study of the Boston public school system's class of 2000 -- how many had enrolled in college, had graduated, and remained enrolled as of 2007, by gender, race/ethnicity, and types of college and high school attended.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston;North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts
Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Analyzes the impact of Experience Corps tutoring on elementary school students' reading comprehension as measured by four tests. Considers factors such as gender, race/ethnicity, grade, classroom behavior, English proficiency, and special education needs.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston;North America / United States (Northeastern) / New York;North America / United States (Southwestern) / Texas;North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts;North America / United States (Northeastern) / New York / New York County / New York City
Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Analyzes the impact of Experience Corps tutoring on elementary school students' reading comprehension as measured by four tests. Considers factors such as gender, race/ethnicity, grade, classroom behavior, English proficiency, and special education needs.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston;North America / United States (Northeastern) / New York;North America / United States (Southwestern) / Texas;North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts;North America / United States (Northeastern) / New York / New York County / New York City
Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Analyzes the impact of Experience Corps tutoring on elementary school students' reading comprehension as measured by four tests. Considers factors such as gender, race/ethnicity, grade, classroom behavior, English proficiency, and special education needs.
August 1970
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston;North America / United States (Northeastern) / New York;North America / United States (Southwestern) / Texas;North America / United States (Northeastern) / Massachusetts;North America / United States (Northeastern) / New York / New York County / New York City
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