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The NEA Foundation selected Chattanooga to host a national exchange of the best ideas in middle school reform.

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A summary of some strategies being used by Hamilton County middle schools in their individual school reform plans.

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Middle school leadership teams meet to plan next steps

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Middle schools test strategies to reach students during critical years

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More HCDE students are taking AP courses as part of district focus on ‘academic rigor’

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A foundation this month will launch a multiyear, multimillion-dollar project to boost achievement in Hamilton County’s 21 middle schools and prepare students better for high school.

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Times Editoral: Now another big opportunity boost is coming for Hamilton County youngsters in our middle schools. Itís a five-year, $2.5 million grant from the National Education Association Foundation, in concert with the Hamilton County Education Association

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Leaders of the National Education Association Foundation announced Tuesday they have awarded their largest grant to Hamilton County for improving middle schools

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Free Press Editorial: Hamilton County Schools have successful reform initiatives under way at both the elementary and high school levels. Now the system is going to bridge the two with a middle-school improvement program.

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The National Education Association Foundation will give five Hamilton County middle schools up to $2.5 million over the next five years to help low-income and minority pupils close an 'achievement gap' with their more affluent peers.