Category Archives: Achievement Gap

Early Childhood Education

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Bren Martin

 Americans have many values that we hold dearly.  As shared in Real Family Values: Child Care and Early Childhood Education, “Americans hold few values dearer than equality, fairness, and opportunity, and high-quality early education is a key tool that helps … Continue reading →

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Increasing Graduation Rates

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Bren Martin

The average national graduation rate has risen to 80% from 78%, which was the highest it had been since 1974!  However, the goal of this president is to have that increased to 90% by 2020.  This is a distinct challenge … Continue reading →

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