The Economic Policy Institute

Economic snapshot

• Dec. 16, 2009 | Many children left behind

• Oct. 7, 2009 | Most black children grow up in neighborhoods with significant poverty

• May 13, 2009 | The myth of private-sector performance pay

• April 15, 2009 | It’s not academic: Why charter schools close

• Aug. 19, 2008 | Math gender gap is history

• April 1, 2008 | Compared to other countries, U.S. flunks in teacher pay

• Oct. 17, 2007 | Significant gains in educational achievement by blacks go underappreciated

• Aug. 8, 2007 | Graduation rates are rising, but are lower for minorities

• May 23, 2007 | Majority of teachers graduate in the top of their class

• Nov. 15, 2006 | Government grants and loans cover less of college costs

• Oct. 18, 2006 | Higher share of high school students enrolled in college prep

• Oct. 12, 2005 | Low income hinders college attendance for even the highest achieving students