Closing the Achievement Gap
By Dr. Stephen Jones In many cities and rural areas across America students are three to four years behind their grade level in all subjects. It is a gap that has persisted more than 40 years since the War on Poverty. The thought was that socio-economic conditions of students caused to the achievement gap to [...]
Obama’s Race To The Top Fund
By: Stephen Jones, PhD. The transformation of education in America will require a commitment at all levels of government. This year on February 17, 2009 President Barack Obama signed the “American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARA). This legislation is designed to stimulate the economy, support job creation and invest in critical sectors. Making an [...]
Incorporating Cultural Diversity in the Classroom
by Dr. Stephen Jones With the growing cultural diversity of the world, the K-12 classroom has become a critical launching pad for understanding cultural differences. Education about cultural differences begins with the teacher. Today it is a prelude to the world of work, where many students will encounter diverse cultures. It is this exposure to [...]
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