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Straight Outta Compton—A Stunning School Turnaround

How does a district teetering on the edge of state receivership do a turnaround in fewer than 10 years? That's the astonishing and hopeful story of Compton Unified School District in Compton, California, which went from having middling graduation rates, dismal facilities, a budget crisis, and more, to one of the most improved graduation rates in the state.

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5 Reasons This Teacher Loves Khan Academy

I appreciate that the software is designed like a game, though not necessarily a competitive one. Each student earns “energy points” and badges for the time they spend watching learning videos for the first time, working out practice problems and reaching certain milestones of achievement.

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