Brookings: Topics - Urban and Inner-city Schools

Building a Strong, Independent DC Community College

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A report commissioned by Greater Washington Research at Brookings and DC Appleseed underscores the need for a strong community college in the District of Columbia. The report, conducted by JBL Associates, recognizes the steps already taken by the new Community College of the District of Columbia (CCDC) and recommends that the city support CCDC in moving towards independence from the University of the District of Columbia, with its own administration, board of trustees, budget and academic accreditation.

Department of Education Launches Race to the Top

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:35:00 GMT

Through a new competitive grant program called Race to the Top, the U.S. Department of Education is awarding $4 billion of stimulus money to states that demonstrate a commitment to education reform and innovation. Russ Whitehurst says it is a promising program that could promote education reform and elevate the education of thousands of children.

A New Goal for America’s High Schools: College Preparation for All

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In this policy brief, a companion to the volume of The Future of Children devoted to high school reforms, Ron Haskins and James Kemple examine the steps high schools should take to help low-income students prepare for and succeed in college. Specifically, they argue, high schools should boost students’ subject matter knowledge and study skills and counsel students on how to select colleges and obtain financial aid.

Stimulus For a Truly Capital City

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alice M. Rivlin co-authored an op-ed with Walter Smith of DC Appleseed calling for a new federal partnership with the District of Columbia to transform the nation’s capital into a truly great capital city.

Building the Best Capital City in the World

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Greater Washington joined with DC Appleseed, Our Nation’s Capital, George Washington University and Arent Fox LLP in a study of what it would take to make the District of Columbia the “best capital in the world.” The Brookings authors review how the city’s special status as a federal district limits its fiscal resources, and discuss the District’s decade of balanced budgets and good management, along with its impressive efforts to rejuvenate the city’s infrastructure.

Changing the Game: The Federal Role in Supporting 21st Century Educational Innovation

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

To resolve dramatic disparities in educational achievement and ensure future American workers are globally competitive, the federal government needs to change the game by catalyzing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in public education. A new office within the Department of Education should partner with the private sector, philanthropy, and state/local governments to scale up successful educational entrepreneurs and seed transformative educational innovations.

Quality Schools, Healthy Neighborhoods, and the Future of DC

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New analysis by Greater Washington Research at Brookings, the Urban Institute and 21st Century School Fund argues that Washington, DC can become a more family-friendly city by linking its investments and policies in public schools, affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization together.

Mobilizing the Community to Help Students Succeed

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hugh B. Price shares the lessons learned during his tenure as president of the National Urban League and explains how educators can collaborate with others to reverse poor motivation, reward student success, and realize higher achievement in even the most challenged school districts.

Envisioning Opportunity: Three Options for a Community College in Washington, D.C.

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Of the 50 largest cities in the United States, Washington, D.C. is the only one without a fully fledged community college. Washington needs a community college in order to provide all District residents with increased opportunities for employment and further education in an affordable and flexible manner, argue the authors of this report, who offer three options for creating a community college in the nation's capital.

About-Face! A Case for Quasi-military Public High Schools

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hugh B. Price offers a new approach to educating young people who are faring miserably in public schools. He makes a case for quasi-military public high schools because they offer a safe environment, academic excellence and a surprising focus on the whole child.

Planning for Quality Schools: Meeting the Needs of District Families

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The District of Columbia is struggling to attract and retain families with children. Most newcomers are singles and childless couples. The total number of school-age children has declined slightly. Many of the city’s schools suffer from long-standing physical, management and academic problems. The availability of quality public schools, near affordable family-friendly housing, will help determine the city’s success.

Public Oversight Roundtable on Eliminating Poverty Among District Residents

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In testimony before the D.C. City Council Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs, Alice M. Rivlin presents recommendations for reducing poverty in the District. She gives examples of education and training programs that could be funded in the FY2009 budget and reviews longer-term workforce development strategies.

New Kids on the Block

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, Greg J. Duncan, Jeffrey R. Kling and Lisa Sanbonmatsu (08/14/07)

A Plan to Improve the Quality of Teaching in American Schools

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Future of Children Policy Brief by Ron Haskins and Susanna Loeb (Spring 2007)

Bloomberg's Education Reforms in New York City: An Assessment

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 10:00:00 GMT

Event Information:

June 01, 2005, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Brookings-Wharton Papers on Urban Affairs: 2003

Tue, 26 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Subscribe to Brookings-Wharton Papers on Urban Affairs

Designed to reach a wide audience of scholars and policymakers, this

An Economic Perspective on Urban Education

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

An Economic Perspective on Urban Education, Conference Report #15 by William G. Gale, Meghan McNally, Janet Rothenberg Pack. (June 2003)

Bridging the Achievement Gap

Mon, 11 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT

The achievement gap between white students and African American and Hispanic students has been debated by scholars and lamented by policymakers for years. This book provides, for the first time in one place, evidence that the achievement gap can be b

Problems and Prospects for Urban Areas

Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT

"Problems and Prospects for Urban Areas," Conference Report #13, by William G. Gale, Janet Rothenberg Pack, and Samara R. Potter (July 2002)

The New Urban Leaders

Thu, 13 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Based on interviews conducted in major cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and New York, this study focuses on exceptional community leaders who have developed effective solutions to the complex problems of our

A Fresh Start for Head Start?

Thu, 01 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Children's Roundtable Report #5, by Janet Currie

Smoking Gun? Democrats Wonder Whether One Side Issue Gave Decisive Ammo to the GOP

Tue, 13 Feb 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by E.J. Dionne, Jr., Senior Fellow, Governmental Studies, The Brookings Institution, in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 6, 2001

A Conspiracy of Silence

Mon, 12 Feb 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Paul T. Hill, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Governmental Studies, The Brookings Institution, in The Weekly Standard, February 12, 2001

HISD Needs a Houston Insider

Sun, 07 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Paul T. Hill, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Governmental Studies, The Brookings Institution, in the Houston Chronicle, January 7, 2001

Searching for a Way to Close the Achievement Gap

Sun, 22 Oct 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Tom Loveless, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution, in the Washington Post, October 22, 2000

Helping Hands: Cities Need Capacity for Education Reform

Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review article by Paul T. Hill (Summer 2000)

The Ackerman Ambush

Mon, 29 May 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Joyce Ladner, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution, in the Washington Post, May 29, 2000

Summer School Isn't a Solution

Fri, 03 Mar 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Diane Ravitch, Nonresident Senior Fellow, the Brookings Institituion, in The New York Times, March 3, 2000

D.C. Schools: A Job for the Mayor

Sun, 16 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Joyce Ladner, Senior Fellow, Governmental Studies, the Brookings Institution, in the Washington Post, January 16, 2000

An 'F' for the School Board

Tue, 27 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Joyce Ladner, Senior Fellow, the Brookings Institution, in The Washington Post, July 27, 1999

Addressing the Crisis in Urban Education

Wed, 26 Aug 1998 09:30:00 GMT

Event Information:

August 26, 1998, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

A New Era in Urban Education?

Sat, 01 Aug 1998 00:00:00 GMT

Policy Brief #35, by Diane Ravitch (August 1998)