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Do Run-Down Schools Trigger Low Test Scores?

Buildings should absolutely be considered an important part of helping low income children succeed. The atrocious conditions in Detroit’s public schools made national headlines earlier this year. But shiny new buildings aren’t a silver bullet, and I am concerned that policymakers could think that simply replacing shabby school buildings is the way to improve academic performance.

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Two Chicago Scholars Attend White House ‘Beating the Odds’ Summit

Jordan Turner says, “All the students had truly ‘beaten the odds.'" For some it was foster care, for others, homelessness or challenging urban environments. The room was filled with students going to two-year or four-year schools, or vocational programs providing some level of certification.”

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