The NEGP MONTHLY for MAY, 2001...

[Negpmon <NEGPMON@WESTAT.com>]

A new analysis of trends in the reading and math assessments administered by
the National Assessment of Educational Progress during the 1990s shows
state-by-state performance on more than gains in the percentage of students
at the proficient level or higher.  For example, progress on math
achievement has been steady in some states, but the gap between top readers
and weak readers has increased in most states.  Among those that show
significant progress in both subjects are Connecticut, Mississippi, and
North Carolina.  Their stories point to the importance of long-term,
consistent, and focused state policies directed at building the capacity of
teachers and schools to improve student achievement.  Check out the NEGP's
MAY MONTHLY to find out more!

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NEGP Monthly online at http://www.negp.gov/issues/issu/monthly/0501.pdf

0501.pdf