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New Study: Michigan’s High-Income, White Students “Sinking in Academic Achievement”

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Feb 10, 2012 2

by P.D. Lesko In Ann Arbor, it's the achievement gap that gets the starring role in the ongoing drama enacted on a regular basis by both members of the Board of Education, as well as the District's paid professionals. This is a drama that…

The Parent Trap: The Talented and Gifted Child—Frequently A Product of Parent Imagination and Ego

Betsy_Mc Sep 25, 2011 2

by Betsy McMillin It is September. That means school is back in session and it is time, across the country, for Curriculum Night. Working hand-in-hand with our kids' teachers and principals is one of the most important things we, as…

The Politics of Education: 2010 MEAP Scores Reveal Significant Achievement Gaps Between Elementary Schools in A2

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Apr 7, 2011 9

At the end of March, the Michigan Department of Education released MEAP scores for the state's elementary and middle schools. The data is a treasure trove for those who enjoy sifting through such information. Test scores impact districts'…