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'Achievement Gap' for Cps Students Can Be Reduced by Targeted Tutoring
Feb 8, 2014High school students who were at risk for dropping out greatly improved their math test scores and school attendance with the help of intensive tutoring and mentoring, according to a new study by the University of Chicago Urban Education ...
Tags: CPS, educational strategies, NBER, education policy
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The 2013 RAM 1500 Is in Top of Our Full-Sized Pickup Truck Ratings
Jul 17, 2013The 2013 Ram 1500 has both muscled and finessed its way to the top of our full-sized pickup truck ratings. The updated truck delivered impressive performance in our tests, balancing work capability and refinement in a way that sees it ...
Tags: Truck, Auto Parts, Ram 1500
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Chrysler and Nhtsa Have Different Viewpoint on Recalling Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jun 7, 2013Earlier this week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requested that Chrysler initiate a safety recall of the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty to address a performance and design defect. NHTSA ...
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We Just Finished Testing The Redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5I Premium
May 28, 2013We just finished testing the redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium, and the overall test score for the popular small SUV shows it did not disappoint. In fact, it outscored the previous Forester 2.5X Premium by eight points. But, is ...
Tags: Auto Parts, Subaru Forester
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Holden VF Commodore Has Been Awarded a Five-Star Ancap Safety Rating to Praise
May 22, 2013The Holden VF Commodore has been awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating, earning praise from the independent local crash-tester for its wide range of driver assist technologies and global safety focus. The all-new Commodore scored 35.06 ...
Tags: Safety Rating, Holden VF
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Small SUVs Are One of The Hottest Vehicle Categories
May 22, 2013Small SUVs are one of the hottest vehicle categories. Their good fuel economy, easy access, all-weather traction, and plenty of passenger and cargo space make them an appealing choice for many car buyers. In this crowded segment, it can be ...
Tags: Small SUV, Auto Parts
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A New Small SUV Champion Has Been Named: The 2014 Subaru Forester
May 21, 2013A new small SUV champion has been named: the 2014 Subaru Forester. This redesigned model earned an impressive road-test score of 88 points (out of 100 possible), besting last-year's model by eight points and trouncing the previous leader, ...
Tags: Subaru Forester, Small SUV
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The Front-Crash Scores Simulate Striking a Same-Sized Vehicle
May 17, 2013When shopping for a car, you've no doubt compared crash-test ratings. Whether from the government or insurance industry, crash-test scores provide valuable insight into the occupant protection a car provides. But these ratings don't tell ...
Tags: SUVs, Cars, Auto Parts&Accessories
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Consumer Reports Presents Cars Managed to Earn an a in Many Tests
May 13, 2013With the release of our Tesla Model S road test, there have been many questions regarding what other models stand out. Here, we present the current class valedictorians, those cars that have faced our more than 50 tests and managed to earn ...
Tags: Scoring Cars, Cars
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Least-Expensive Mom-Friendly Cars That Are Appealing to Moms with Children of Varying Ages
May 13, 2013Quality, safety, and value are the top factors for new-car buyers and are certainly not lost on moms looking to buy the right family car. Hitting all these attributes in a vehicle that is also kid friendly can be a challenge, but our ...
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Nissan Lowered The Prices Substantially But Not Everyone Interested in It
May 6, 2013Automakers make routine price adjustments to respond to market forces or account for increased production costs. In an interesting move, Nissan lowered the prices substantially on seven models to help them appear in search results when ...
Tags: Nissan, Automakers
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Taking Good Cars with Strong Value and Deep Discounts
Apr 19, 2013With the federal income tax deadline behind us, many citizens anxiously await a tax return to use for their own stimulus plan. If you're considering spending the funds on a new car, we have a fresh list for you to shop that takes good cars, ...
Tags: Car Values, Car
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The Introduction & Details About Consumer Reports Tests Cars
Mar 4, 2013What's it like coming to work at an office that has a 327-acre automotive test facility pictured just outside your window? We'll, it's pretty cool. We have the largest and most sophisticated independent automobile testing center devoted ...
Tags: automotive test, automobile testing, car
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Those Car Brands That Just Never Made The Top Pick Cut
Mar 1, 2013Each year, the most popular report in the Consumer Reports Annual Auto Issue is Top Picks, which spotlights the 10 best cars of the year. In a previous blog, we looked at which brands perennially make the list, but what about those brands ...
Tags: Car Brands, car industry, Top Pick cut
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Lexus Has Earned The Best Overall Score in Consumer Reports 2013 Car Brand Report Cards
Feb 27, 2013With a current crop of luxury models that are quiet, comfortable, fuel efficient, and among the most reliable, Lexus has earned the best overall score in Consumer Reports 2013 Car Brand Report Cards. The Lexus overall score of 79 was ...
