Archived Publications — 2001

Youth at the Crossroads: Facing High School and Beyond

What are American youth learning—or not—in high school? In this compelling report, The Education Trust culls both hopeful and disturbing news from research data on such topics as reading gaps between ethnic groups and student math achievement, here and abroad.

Publication date: 
December 1 2001

New Frontiers for A New Century: A National Overview

What will it take to foster high achievement in low-performing schools? This report explores student performance nationwide, highlighting gaps that remain. It also spotlights “frontier states” which have succeeded in raising achievement, even as other states are lagging, and outlines the ideas that propel their success.

Publication date: 
May 1 2001

The Other Gap: Poor Students Receive Fewer Dollars Gap

The first Funding Gap report, this analysis of state and local education dollars reveals substantial funding inequities in most states. Education Trust Data Bulletin. 3 pages.

Publication date: 
March 6 2001