R&D Alert® Vol. 15, No. 2
Description
This edition of R&D Alert® explores:
- Low-income schools that are beating the odds
- Curbing urban gun violence among youth
- Training local talent for tech industry needs
- Fixing college course placement policies
This thrice-yearly publication covers issues affecting schools and communities nationwide.
Read current and past articles at R&D Alert Online.
Resource Details
Product Information
Product #: RD-14-02Copyright: 2014
Format: PDF, Print
Pages: 20
Publisher: WestEd
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