February 2008
Dr. Sybil Francis Works for “Seamless” Education System
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Dr. Lattie Coor shares “lessons learned” regarding moving schools toward greater student achievement.
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January 2008
Esteemed Arizona Educator Returns to Lead Institute, Help Students Beat the Odds. Shawnee Mission School Superintendent Marjorie Kaplan Named Director of the Beat the Odds Institute.
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October 2007
Center for the Future of Arizona Launches Partnership with Valley Schools to Increase Student Achievement Among Low-Income, Minority Students. Nonprofit Sends Business Author Jim Collins of “Good to Great” to the Principal’s Office.
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Beat the Odds Initiative Fact Sheet
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September 2007
Arizona Study Details Economic Benefits of High School Graduation, Continuing Education: Research Shows a Little Extra Schooling Goes a Long Way.
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January 2007
To Improve Education in Arizona, Think Positive
Arizona Daily Star Guest Editorial by Dr. Lattie Coor
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Moving School Dropout Age to 18 Benefits All
East Valley Tribune Guest Editorial by Dr. Sybil Francis.
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December 2006
“Good to Great” Documentary on PBS Television Stations Spotlights How Bestselling Author Jim Collins’ Business Principles are Helping Arizona’s Latino, Underserved Students Beat the Odds.
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