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Washington Post
29-06-2025
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- Washington Post
The Chan-Zuckerbergs stopped funding social causes. 400 kids lost their school.
When Priscilla Chan opened a school for disadvantaged kids in 2016 with her husband, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, she took aim at some of America's thorniest challenges. 'A persistent academic achievement gap separates white children and children of color — and wealthier children and their lower-income peers,' the school's website said. 'A similarly large health gap mirrors these differences.'
New York Times
14-06-2025
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- New York Times
Should Boys Start Kindergarten a Year Later Than Girls?
Boys tend to start kindergarten less prepared, academically and behaviorally, than girls — and it can affect their achievement in the long term. To close the gap, one idea already in use by some parents is starting boys in kindergarten a year later — at age 6, with girls starting at age 5. The practice is known by the sports term 'redshirting,' or in education circles, giving children 'the gift of time.' Cutoff dates vary by location, but many schools require children to turn 5 by Sep. 1 of the year they start, so those born in the summer are about a year younger in class than those born in the fall. The children starting at age 6 are mostly the boys of rich white families born in the summer. Some districts, including New York City, have banned this practice (with exceptions), in part because these children already tend to be ahead in school, so it could contribute to a long-existing achievement gap by race and family income. But a different way to address that issue, supporters of redshirting say, is to make it the national policy for all boys. That would make it accessible to more Black and Hispanic boys and those from low-income families — the children least likely to be redshirted now but most likely to benefit, says Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men. Older Children Score Higher Average third grade test score percentiles by birth month 54th Reading Math 52nd 50th 48th 46th 44th Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. 54th Reading Math 52nd 50th 48th 46th 44th Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Test scores are from end-of-year exams for third graders in North Carolina public schools born between Nov. 2003 and Aug. 2004. Source: Philip J. Cook, Songman Kang Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CBS News
07-05-2025
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- CBS News
Minnesota sets record high school graduation rate in 2024
Minnesota's high school graduation rate reached record highs in 2024, according to state data. The Minnesota Department of Education says that 84.2% of the 2024 class graduated, compared to 83.1% in 2023. "The students of the Class of 2024 worked hard and overcame challenges to achieve this milestone," said Commissioner Willie Jett. "I am thrilled to see the success of many of our student groups — especially those more at risk — and a closing of the achievement gap as we work to make sure every student, of every background, zip code, and ability has access to a world-class education." The graduation rate increased by 3.9 percentage points for English learners compared to 2023. Students from low-income families and students receiving special education services also saw increases in their graduation rates. The rates also improved for American Indian students by 1.6 points, Asian students by 2.7 percentage points, Black students by 1.8 points and Hispanic or Latino students by 2.5 points. In St. Paul, 77% of students graduated in four years in 2024. It's an 8 percentage point increase from the district's 2023 graduation rate of 68.5% In all, 59,720 students graduated in 2024, the education department said.
