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State High School Exit Exams: Working to Raise Test Scores (Report - Full)
Author(s): Dalia Zabala, Dr. Angela Minnici, Jennifer McMurrer, Dr. Deanna Hill, Alice P. Bartley, and Jack Jennings
This report looks at the new developments in the implementation of state high school exit exams in the 26 states that currently implement or plan to implement these exams. The report focuses on the efforts made at the state and local level to raise initial pass rates for all students, help students who fail on their first attempt, and close the achievement gap.

Some information on Mississippi’s profile, page 111, has been updated (December 2007).
Published: September 06, 2007 Availability:  Full Report  |  Press Release

"It's Different Now": How Exit Exams Are Affecting Teaching and Learning in Jackson and Austin (Report - Full)
Author(s): Dalia Zabala, Angela Minnici
Since much of the previous research on exit exams, including CEP's own work, has looked at national patterns of implementation and passing rates, this study aimed to benefit policy and practice by focusing on the local level. In particular, we conducted case studies in Jackson and Austin that examined how classroom instruction and other initiatives are preparing students for exit exams, as well as how these exams are affecting students’ engagement in learning and their plans for postsecondary education. Alternate Download: Full Report | Press Release
Published: March 01, 2007 Availability:  Full Report  |  Press Release

Higher Learning = Higher Earnings (Report - Full)
Author(s): Diane Stark Rentner, Nancy Kober
A student's guide to choosing the type of postsecondary school or college to suit their career and earnings goals.
Published: October 01, 2001 Availability:  PDF

Vale la Pena Estudiar con Esmero (Report - Full)
Author(s): Nancy Kober
en Español
Published: March 01, 2000 Availability:  PDF

It Pays To Study Hard - Long Version (Report - Full)
Author(s): Nancy Kober
Long Version, English. This guide helps parents understand why it is important for their children to study harder, learn more and take challenging courses in middle school and high school.
Published: March 01, 2000 Availability:  PDF

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