The Hechinger Report

MARCH 1, 2017

When Mary Fair became a teacher in 2012, her classes often contained a mix of special education students and general education students. Mike Flom, a parent and co-founder of the advocacy group New Jersey Parents and Teachers for Appropriate Education, said many factors impact inclusion’s effectiveness. Photo: Jackie Mader.

Middle School 98

Middle School Professional Development Teaching Advocacy 98

The Hechinger Report

JULY 4, 2018

Texas A&M University at Texarkana has one of the lowest retention rates of public higher-education institutions; 55 percent who started in 2012 were gone by 2016. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, a professor of higher education policy, organization and leadership at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Education.

High School 104

High School Tutoring Education Policy Leadership 104

The Hechinger Report

JULY 16, 2018

The point of the public program, as it was presented to voters in 2012, is to boost long-term educational outcomes and eventually improve the citywide workforce. Former mayor Julián Castro placed the initiative on the November 2012 ballot, where it passed with 54 percent of the vote.

K-12 83

K-12 Professional Development Public School Advocacy 83

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 10, 2017

That’s due to a new teaching approach here called “proficiency-based education,” that was inspired by a 2012 state law. And still other schools have made changes only to have them reversed when leadership or other circumstances change. In lower level classes, some would have to repeat the whole course.

Education 0

Education High School K-12 Economics 0

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In between those two jobs, Cardona had the distinction of being the youngest principal in the state at age 28, was named principal of the year in 2012, and served as co-chairman of the Legislative Achievement Gap Task Force. You know when we talk about preparing students for the jobs of the future, it’s critical thinking, it’s self-advocacy.

Education 130

Education High School Leadership Advocacy 130

Political Science Now

MARCH 14, 2025

Dr. Holden held numerous on academic appointments and leadership positions at the American Political Science Association (APSA), serving as the APSA President (98-99), Vice President (76-77), and numerous APSA committeesincluding the Ethics Committee and the APSR Editorial Board (89-92), the Ralph J. Congressional Record.

Oral History 47

Oral History Political Science Social Justice Social Science 47

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 25, 2021

One Oregon advocacy organization reported receiving calls from nearly 280 parents about shortened school days from September 2016 to December 2018. One advocacy organization reported receiving calls from nearly 280 parents about this issue from September 2016 to December 2018, according to the complaint.

Education 145

Education Advocacy Government Elementary School 145

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 27, 2016

That dramatic transformation took four years of summer learning academies, college-preparation programs, scholarship coaching, and leadership workshops, all provided by area nonprofits, plus a 3.8 grade-point average and enough financial aid to cover all of her tuition for at least her first year.

K-12 110

K-12 Advocacy Government Leadership 110

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 21, 2017

The findings “demonstrate more can be done to support the needs of these non-traditional students,” said Barrett Bogue, spokesman for the advocacy organization Student Veterans of America. And San Diego State’s figures go through 2012, while Florida State’s cover the period through 2015. Things do not appear to be improving.

Government 79

Government Tradition Leadership Tutoring 79

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Since 2012, when the department began publishing complete information on how schools are funded, the group of 13 schools has received more than $100 million from the bonus. Since 2012, 13 of New York City’s most coveted high schools have received more than $100 million in additional funding. Kids called in ‘Broken Tech,’ ” she said.

High School 65

High School Leadership Tutoring Public School 65

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 18, 2017

That dramatic transformation took four years of summer learning academies, college-preparation programs, scholarship coaching, and leadership workshops, all provided by area nonprofits, plus a 3.8 grade-point average and enough financial aid to cover all of her tuition for at least her first year.

Research 71

Research K-12 Archiving Advocacy 71

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

The collective scramble for new leadership comes at a tense time for school boards. Leadership changes like these can create a ripple effect throughout districts. He has worked under four superintendents since he started with the district as a substitute teacher in 2012. The new hire will be his fifth.

High School 145

High School Leadership Advocacy Government 145

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 6, 2024

But as Grimes’ star rose statewide, according to local educators and residents, his relationship with city leadership started to unravel. Whenever we need something, we simply ask for it and they do their best to get it for us,” Martínez said of his district’s leadership. And even if they can’t, they find alternatives that we can use.”

High School 145

High School K-12 Professional Development Heritage 145

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

The 32 print and digital books we examined were published between 2012 and 2020, although most – some 84 percent – were released in 2015 or later. Meanwhile, even textbooks that are designed to be sold in states that follow the 2013 guidelines, known as the Next Generation Science Standards, have been slow to catch up.

Teaching 137

Teaching Middle School Humanities High School 137

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

In Indiana, thanks to DeVos’ funding of advocacy organizations and her financial contributions to political campaigns, then-Gov. As an administrator in a Michigan college in 2012, I witnessed black organizations prey on black families’ desperation for change, and make Detroit students into the poster children for reform.

Social Justice 90

Social Justice Advocacy Public School Private School 90

Political Science Now

MARCH 25, 2025

Despite these challenges, the resilience of the Latino electorate is evident through their continued advocacy for rights and representation, even in the face of political hurdles. The political landscape for Latinos has historically been shaped by external factors such as nativist movements , which promote anti-Latino policies.

Economics 40

Economics Cultures Social Justice Political Science 40