Joanne Jacobs
Newark: To college, but not through college
Newark students are more likely to go to college, but only 23 percent complete a degree or certificate in six years, concludes a new...
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Joanne Jacobs
Jun 18, 20182 min read
Equity and excellence
New York City’s elite high schools are filled with Asian-American students — many from low-income, immigrant families — who’ve aced the...
Joanne Jacobs
Apr 17, 20181 min read
Sense of belonging leads to college success
Most KIPP graduates feel a sense of belonging in college, according to a survey released by the charter network. However, “the majority...
Joanne Jacobs
Nov 28, 20171 min read
Despite huge racial gap, SF rejects KIPP
Progressive San Francisco is one of the worst districts in the state when it comes to educating low-income black and Latino students,...
Joanne Jacobs
Jun 18, 20171 min read
CREDO: Nonprofit charter networks excel
Charter schools are most effective for black and Latino students, concludes the new charter-school report by the Center for Research on...
Joanne Jacobs
Apr 25, 20171 min read
Charters, magnets top best high school list
Charters and magnet schools dominate the top of the 2017 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings. BASIS Scottsdale, a charter school in...
Joanne Jacobs
Jan 30, 20172 min read
Meet gay-friendly Betsy DeVos (?!!)
After running very hostile stories about Betsy DeVos, President Trump’s nominee for Education secretary, the New York Times reports that...
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