Originally Posted by Bostonian
The Brookings Institution report released Monday shows a dramatic increase in both ability grouping and student tracking among fourth- and eighth-grade students.

The Brookings report

"How Well are American Students Learning: With sections on the latest international tests, tracking and ability grouping, and advanced math in 8th grade"

is at http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/research/files/reports/2013/03/18%20brown%20center%20loveless/2013%20brown%20center%20report%20web.pdf .