Since January 1999 the High-Poverty Schools Initiative has published Gaining Ground, a monthly project newsletter aimed at sharing best practices for improving student achievement in high-poverty schools. To date, HPSI staff has prepared a range of articles focusing on the assessment of limited English proficient students, the disproportionate representation of students of color in special education programs, the Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration program, extended learning opportunities, and implementation of ESEA among other topics. Most issues also include an article that concentrates on improving student health and social well-being. In January 2003, Gaining Ground became a bimonthly.

Lead Article Summer 2003 Parent and Community Involvement Mar/Apr 2003 School Reform Jan/Feb 2003 Improving Teacher Quality in Low-Performing Schools November 2002 State Support Team Network October 2002 Disproportionate Representation in Special Education Aug/Sept 2002 Data Improvement Activities July 2002 Improving State Data Systems to Implement NCLB June 2002 Opportunities to Leave No Child Behind in the Middle Grades May 2002 High-Poverty Schools Inititiative's 12th Working Conference April 2002 Training the Professionals Who Teach Our Children March 2002 Summary of States' Responsibilities under NCLB February 2002 Closing the Achievement Gap January 2002 Closing the Achievement Gap

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