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11/16/2006
A November 15, 2006 article from The Associated Press reports that elementary and middle school students in major U.S. cities earn lower scores on science tests than their peers from non-urban areas. Of the 10 participating cities, which include Chicago, only students from Austin, Texas performed at levels consistent with the national average. School districts in urban areas typically enroll a large number of students with limited English skills, children from economically disadvantaged families, and minorities.
A November 16, 2006 article from the Chicago Sun-Times indicates that one reason Chicago students might not be performing well in science is that so much emphasis is placed on reading and math.
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