"Minority GPAs reflect lack of preparation" (Daily Kent Stater, 02/10/09)

As more minority students continue to graduate from high school, their presence in colleges across the country has increased during the last three decades. But these rising numbers have not been reflected by their college grades.

"High School and Beyond" (EdWeek, 02/03/09)

Charter school's curriculum focuses on the fact that educators and policymakers increasingly recognize that in middle school, a combination of strong academic preparation, close monitoring, and good support is pivotal to success in high school.