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Here you will find information that addresses issues outside of the classroom that have an impact on learning. Posting here does not imply Georgia Partnership endorsement. The Parent Gap Research suggests that without shifting the attitudes of parents of low-income students -- well before it’s time to enroll for college -- any increases in funding may not have the full impact desired. (August 2009) The overscheduling myth Contrary to popular belief, recent research contradicts the notion that most or even many youth are over-scheduled and are suffering as a result. (April 2008) As research mounts, it seems certain that participation in an out-of-school program is related to better outcomes for children. (March 2008) Educational improvement starts at home...now! Once again, the air is filled with headlines and recriminations about the quality of our schools and whether our students can compete in the real world. Is all this bemoaning about American education justified? (June 2007) |
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