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...says they work,’ you would run out and find another doctor,” Fryer said in an interview with The New York Times. “Somehow, in education, that approach is O.K.”But at least one scholar in the field, Gary Orfield of the Civil Rights Project at UCLA, questioned Fryer’s failure to acknowledge existing education research efforts.“What worries me about some of the public statements by Prof. Fryer is the kind of sloppy over-generalizations, lack of attentiveness to other research, and confidence that...
...courage flowing. But while I may have gotten less inhibited, I never got the dress code. I’m not one for stereotypes, but seriously, theatre kids are asking for it. Donned in an obnoxiously bright red polo, I looked like an over-dyed Easter egg in the field of black pants, black shirts, and black makeup. But I resolved not to become discouraged—my preppy threads would merely aid me in standing out amongst this talented bunch... right? As luck would have it, the Common Casting session I chose to attend was the musicals?...
...They played very well and really dominated the field of play. The second half, we did much better. It was a tough game for us,” Leone said. “[This type of game] keeps you on your edge, which you will need as you go into Ivy League play...
...changes must be made, such as raising teachers’ salaries. For the amount of time they spend in the classroom, creating lesson plans, grading homework, and working to make sure their students succeed, teachers are grossly underpaid and underappreciated. An increase in salary would not only make the field more compelling for qualified college graduates but would also help to mitigate attrition rates due to teacher burn-out. More resources for schools—which currently can be purchased at the principals’ discretion with bonus money—would also help students learn more effectively. While there...
Tucked between a Rite-Aid drug store and an overgrown field, the converted bank building in New Orient Heights seems unremarkable to me. But the East Boston building is actually home to the Excel Academy, a charter school headed by Teach for America alumni that has played a significant role in improving middle school education since it was founded...