Posts Tagged ‘ education ’

Teach the Parent, Help the Kids

May 13th, 2013 | By
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A new report demonstrates the connection between maternal and child education, finding that mothers’ literacy programs boost their children’s math scores and their own sense of empowerment.



Chasing the American Dream

Apr 2nd, 2013 | By
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Is the growing achievement gap hampering disadvantaged kids’ ability to catch up?



The Effect of Additional Time in School on Students’ Cognitive Skills

Mar 11th, 2013 | By
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A new study examines whether more time in the classroom mean smarter students.



Reaping the Dividends of Development: UNDP in Post-Conflict Nations

Feb 27th, 2013 | By
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UNDP’s Eugenia Piza-Lopez and Jago Salmon discuss the organization’s strategy in nations struggling to rebuild after conflict



Earning the Diploma: The Effects of Financial Aid on College Persistence

Feb 11th, 2013 | By
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Researchers investigate if scholarship money, on top of financial aid, can encourage students to remain in college.



Municipal CFO Series: Richard Riebeling, Nashville

Feb 1st, 2013 | By
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Nashville’s CFO describes how a combination of tax increases, budget cuts, and infrastructure investments has kept the city thriving



Maintaining an Edge: How School Districts Respond to Competition

Dec 28th, 2012 | By
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Researchers expand their focus on the effects of school-choice programs to include the reactions of districts to student migration.



Social Capital and Malnutrition: A Case Study in Peru

Dec 20th, 2012 | By
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A World Bank report looks at the impact of women’s social capital on child malnutrition in Peru.



No Legislation Left Behind

Dec 4th, 2012 | By
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An education expert discusses the future of education policy legislation



Finding the Market Value in Certificates

Oct 2nd, 2012 | By
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How valuable are non-degree certificate programs for participants?