High school graduation and dropout rates have long been used as a key indicator of the effectiveness of a school system, but how best to calculate these rates is controversial for both educators and policymakers.

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Hip-hop star Kanye West performed a free concert for about 3,000 students from six Windy City public schools Thursday at Chicago Theatre. I go for mine, I got to shine, The Chicago Tribune quoted the Chicago-born rapper as saying during a show offered as a reward to a group of kids who have improved their grades, attendance and behavior in recent weeks.

Honoring Council Member Robert Jackson, District 7, Chair, Education Committee Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:30 p.m. Borough of Manhattan Community College's Tribeca Performing Arts Center Reception to follow NEW YORK, May 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Dropping out is no longer an option," proclaimed President Barack Obama.

RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The AT&T Foundation - the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T Inc.