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Genes and Educational Achievement: Nature or Nurture? The debate goes on

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

Although it seems that the Nature/Nurture argument has finally been settled, this study seems to indicate that nurture continues to be an important contributor to a student’s academic success. A student can have the right genetic indicators, but live in … Continue reading →

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Leaders and Teachers ‘Go the Extra Mile’ to Transform Milwaukee’s Hamilton High

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

In an era when teachers are fired and schools are vilified, here is a wonderful story of how one school changed its image, its vision, and its educational environment to pull an inner-city school out of the doldrums. And it’s … Continue reading →

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