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Hey Alexa, Do Test Scores Matter? Duh, Of Course They Do
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Hey Alexa, Do Test Scores Matter? Duh, Of Course They Do

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It turns out that one of Amazon’s considerations in deciding where to build it’s second headquarters—or HQ2— is the average SAT (or ACT) score of students in the cities on their list of potential options. Not only does it figure into their calculation of what the local talent pool will look like in the coming… Continue reading Hey Alexa, Do Test Scores Matter? Duh, Of Course They Do

Guest Post: A political play or pushback against mediocrity? Why we need charter schools in the suburbs
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Guest Post: A political play or pushback against mediocrity? Why we need charter schools in the suburbs

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By Tracy Dell’Angela   Do we need a charter movement in the suburbs? Education activist Derrell Bradford recently argued that yes, we do–but mostly because it broadens the base of clout-heavy supporters and makes it more palatable for self-interested politicians to “do the right thing” on school choice. I would agree, but for a very… Continue reading Guest Post: A political play or pushback against mediocrity? Why we need charter schools in the suburbs