High School Connections tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-06-29:/edweek/high-school-connections//67 2009-12-18T15:13:10Z In her 10 years at Education Week, Catherine Gewertz has written primarily about urban education. She concentrates on the world of secondary schools, with a particular focus on the transitions into and out of high school. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 Making the Case for Common Standards tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11447 2009-12-18T15:18:37Z 2009-12-18T15:13:10Z A new brief recaps attempts to create national standards, and argues that doing so now is of crucial importance. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html A new brief recaps attempts to create national standards, and argues that doing so now is of crucial importance. What Makes A 'Good Reader'? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11418 2009-12-17T17:05:51Z 2009-12-17T16:59:59Z Does it take more than lots of reading time and great role models to make terrific readers? Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html Does it take more than lots of reading time and great role models to make terrific readers? Gender Equity in College Admissions: Do We Have a Problem? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11410 2009-12-16T15:54:03Z 2009-12-16T20:18:26Z More on the question of whether colleges need to revise admissions practices to drive up the numbers of men on campus. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html More on the question of whether colleges need to revise admissions practices to drive up the numbers of men on campus. The Achievement Gap: A Useless Measure? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11407 2009-12-15T15:22:06Z 2009-12-15T15:17:14Z Columnist argues that the goal of narrowing the achievement gap is misguided. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html Columnist argues that the goal of narrowing the achievement gap is misguided. 'Nagging And Nurturing' in Middle School to Prevent Dropouts tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11394 2009-12-14T16:07:32Z 2009-12-14T16:01:26Z A national middle school model focuses on detecting potential dropouts in 6th grade and provides wraparound support to help them complete high school. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html A national middle school model focuses on detecting potential dropouts in 6th grade and provides wraparound support to help them complete high school. Students Tell Education Stories in Ed. Dept's Winning Videos tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11376 2009-12-11T14:11:04Z 2009-12-11T14:05:59Z Three middle and high school students win the Ed Department's video contest. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html Three middle and high school students win the Ed Department's video contest. Absences Key in Achievement Lag for Spec. Ed. Students tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11369 2009-12-10T17:20:07Z 2009-12-10T17:14:30Z Absences are found to be a key factor in raising the dropout risk for Chicago 9th graders with disabilities. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html Absences are found to be a key factor in raising the dropout risk for Chicago 9th graders with disabilities. OMG, You Mean I Can't Facebook at Work? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11354 2009-12-09T16:20:43Z 2009-12-09T16:15:08Z Teens say they are less likely to take a job if they will not be permitted to access Facebook while they're at work. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html Teens say they are less likely to take a job if they will not be permitted to access Facebook while they're at work. Restructuring Under NCLB: What We Know, What We Don't tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11333 2009-12-08T16:00:00Z 2009-12-09T16:09:14Z A new report concludes that No Child Left Behind's restructuring strategies offer low-performing schools little help turning around. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html A new report concludes that No Child Left Behind's restructuring strategies offer low-performing schools little help turning around. Roundup: Low College Completion Rates, 21st Century Skills tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11289 2009-12-04T16:21:54Z 2009-12-04T16:19:17Z Education Trust study shows low college completion rates among minority and low-income students; two new books examine the debate about 21st century skills; a study questions whether charter-management groups can succeed on a larger scale. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html Education Trust study shows low college completion rates among minority and low-income students; two new books examine the debate about 21st century skills; a study questions whether charter-management groups can succeed on a larger scale. High Schools Flying Blind Without College Data, Report Says tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11279 2009-12-03T17:19:03Z 2009-12-03T21:00:16Z A new report urges the federal government to help high schools get and interpret college-proficiency data so they can better prepare their students for college. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html A new report urges the federal government to help high schools get and interpret college-proficiency data so they can better prepare their students for college. Do Men Deserve A Break in College Admissions? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11245 2009-12-03T15:27:09Z 2009-12-03T15:22:16Z Author Richard Whitmire wades into the thorny area of college admissions preferences for men. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html Author Richard Whitmire wades into the thorny area of college admissions preferences for men. PTA Seeks to Build Parent Support for Common Standards tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11262 2009-12-02T14:36:46Z 2009-12-02T14:30:52Z The PTA announces a campaign to build parent support for common standards. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html The PTA announces a campaign to build parent support for common standards. Survey Shows Gaps in Expectations of High Schools tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11247 2009-12-01T15:16:12Z 2009-12-01T16:10:43Z A survey uncovers gaps between what families want from high school and what high school teachers see as their main job. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html A survey uncovers gaps between what families want from high school and what high school teachers see as their main job. Fortune Profiles College-Admissions 'Smackdown' tag:blogs.edweek.org,2009:/edweek/high-school-connections//67.11239 2009-11-30T18:51:49Z 2009-11-30T18:45:49Z The makers of the two big college admissions exams are in a 'smackdown' for market share, Forbes magazine reports. Catherine Gewertz http://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/catherine.gewertz.html The makers of the two big college admissions exams are in a 'smackdown' for market share, Forbes magazine reports.