Data compilation and analysis were performed by Carol S. Parke, Ph.D., associate professor of Research Methodology, Duquesne University School of Education; and Wendy HuWalt, research assistant. Indicators (categories of data) were selected by an A+ Schools committee headed by Dr. Alan Lesgold, dean of the School of Education, University of Pittsburgh. The report was written and edited by Faith Schantz.
News Coverage of the Progress Report Release
November 11, 2008: Report tracks students’ progress, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 11, 2008: Test scores lag in city high schools, Hill District group says, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
November 10, 2008: Annual Progress Report Released On Pittsburgh Public Schools, WPXI.com
November 10, 2008: Fourth Annual Report on Public School Progress, WDUQ News Blog
November 10, 2008: Pittsburgh Schools Get Report Card: A+ Schools Releases Report On Pittsburgh School District, PittsburghChannel.com
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