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Find free, detailed profiles of public schools and their surrounding communities . Use the table to your left to browse schools in each state. You can also use the different forms below to find nearby public schools, or housing data about your community!
About Public Schools:
- Public School Uniforms: The Pros and Cons for Your Child
Learn about the pros and cons of uniforms in public schools. - What is a Charter School?
Charter Schools are emerging as an alternative to traditional system of education. Since state legislatures passed charter law in 1990, charter schools saw an enormous increase in number. Read more about how these schools operate. - Public School vs. Private School
Know the issues involved when considering public versus private schools. Read more about these considerations in this article. - What is a Magnet School?
What is a Magnet School? Read about how magnet schools differ and work when compared to other public schools. - Pros and Cons of Sports Competition at the High School Level
Learn about the benefits and dangers of competitive pressure on athletes at the high school level. - View all articles
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‘Why Don’t We Have Any White Kids?’ (The New York Times)
posted on May 12, 2012 at 11:00:00 pm
A charter school in Brooklyn is indicative of a larger problem in New York City’s public school system, one of the most segregated in the nation. -
Students Make Gains in Testing on Science (The New York Times)
posted on May 10, 2012 at 11:00:00 pm
Eighth graders made modest gains in national science testing, with Hispanics and blacks narrowing the gap between their white and Asian peers, the government reported Thursday. -
Law School Plans to Offer Web Courses for Master’s (The New York Times)
posted on May 8, 2012 at 11:00:00 pm
The Washington University School of Law will offer a master’s degree in United States law in partnership with 2tor, an education technology company. -
U.K. Seeks Wikipedia's Help to Post Research Online (International Herald Tribune)
posted on May 6, 2012 at 11:00:00 pm
The British government wants wider online access for taxpayer-funded academic research, which is often available only in expensive academic journals.
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