?Yes, there have been gains [for 12th grade], and they're significant, but overall, the results are still disappointing, especially in comparison to the big gains at 4th and 8th grade.'' [In regard to recently released 12th grade NAEP scores] *
Tom Loveless, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
?Seniors' Reading and Math NAEP Scores on Rise,? Education Week
1,902 to 1,045
The number of votes in favor of vs. the number of votes in opposition to Baltimore's new teacher contract.
?On Second Try, Baltimore Teachers Ratify Contract,? Teacher Beat