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Author: Elizabeth Harball

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“Suspended!” How New York Deals with the So-Called “Bad” Kids

May 10, 2012May 11, 2012 - by Elizabeth Harball

New York City’s suspension rates have risen dramatically since Mayor Bloomberg took over the school system. But what exactly happens when a child gets suspended?

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New and Improved Suspension Centers: The City’s Best Kept Secret?

May 1, 2012May 11, 2012 - by Elizabeth Harball

Last year, 11,000 students passed through New York City’s new suspension sites.

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Psychologists: Suspensions Do Not Work

May 1, 2012May 11, 2012 - by Elizabeth Harball

Psychologists argue that students who are suspended at a young age are likely to continue to be suspended, again and again.

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Zoning Linked to School Quality

April 27, 2012April 27, 2012 - by Elizabeth Harball

A new report from the Brookings Institute links housing prices to school quality. According to Education Week, “using test scores from schools in the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the …

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Recent Grads Struggle to Find Jobs

April 27, 2012April 27, 2012 - by Elizabeth Harball

In a shaky economy, students with bachelor’s degrees are having a hard time finding appropriate jobs, and often settle for lower-wages in the service sector. This is especially true for …

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School Breakfast May Contribute to High Obesity Rates

April 27, 2012April 27, 2012 - by Elizabeth Harball

New York City schools may be contributing to obesity rates by feeding kids breakfast after they’ve already eaten at home. Schools often serve unhealthy options like waffles with syrup, muffins, …

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Joel Klein: Up Close and Personal

April 27, 2012 - by Elizabeth Harball

In an interview with New York Times Magazine’s Andrew Goldman, Joel Klein admits he likes to “party hard.” He also discusses the state of American education as a threat to …

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States Wonder How to Evaluate Special-Ed Teachers

April 27, 2012 - by Elizabeth Harball

In this new age of teacher evaluations, how can you measure the effectiveness of a special-education instructor? The majority of special-education teachers believe that standardized testing, a common method for …

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Principal Protests Quality of State Tests

April 27, 2012April 27, 2012 - by Elizabeth Harball

Elizabeth Phillips, principal of P.S. 321 in New York, wrote a letter to John B. King Jr., the New York State education commissioner, complaining about the quality of this year’s …

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Author of Infamous Pineapple State Test Question Speaks Out

April 27, 2012 - by Elizabeth Harball

Daniel Pinkwater, author of the infamous “The Hare and the Pineapple” question on this year’s state test, wrote an opinion column for the New York Daily News, saying “All authors …

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