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Harvard EdCast: Getting the Big Picture

By Matt Weber 03/27/2013 04:04 pm | Add a Comment

Elliot Washor, cofounder of Big Picture Learning, and collaborator Charlie Mojkowski discuss their new book, “Leaving to Learn: Designing a Student Experience that Reduces Dropouts and Produces Deep Engagement in Learning.” Read More…

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Harvard EdCast: Giving a Year

By Matt Weber 04/25/2012 08:00 am | Add a Comment

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Michael Brown, cofounder and CEO of City Year, reflects on how his program is strengthening human capital through a year of national service in the education sector. Read More…

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The Middle School Plunge

By EducationNext 02/23/2012 10:16 am | 4 Comments

According to a new study by Assistant Professor Marty West and others, students who attend middle schools are at risk of dropping out of high school. As compared to students in K-8 elementary schools, middle school students also score lower on achievement tests. Read More…

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