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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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O'Keefe, Bonnie – DC Action for Children, 2012
Analysis of DC Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS) scores from 2007 to 2011 found no evidence of statistically significant changes in third grade math or reading proficiency at the citywide level, among traditional public schools or public charter schools, among racial and ethnic groups or by economic advantage or disadvantage.…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Ethnic Groups, Neighborhoods, Grade 3
DC Action for Children, 2012
Every child deserves educational opportunity and the chance to achieve, no matter his or her school, neighborhood or background. Unfortunately, large and persistent disparities in achievement among public school students in the District of Columbia indicate that all children here may not have the same opportunities. This Data Snapshot examines…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gap, Educational Opportunities, National Competency Tests
DuPre, Mary – DC Action for Children, 2011
Over the past five years, both DC Public Schools (DCPS) and public charter schools (PCS) have seen significant growth in secondary reading and math scores on the state test known as the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS). However, scores have not improved as much at the elementary level. Reading and math scores for DCPS…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Charter Schools, Standardized Tests, Educational Change