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2. A New Vision for Summer School
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Smink, Jeff
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Summer school makes an unlikely candidate for a bright spot in education reform during these difficult economic times. It occupies a long-held negative place in U.S. culture, prompting dread in the hearts of many former and current students. Summer school conjures up images of sitting in hot classrooms and receiving remedial instruction while others swim, play, and enjoy the bounties of summer vacation. It's often framed as punishment for poor academic performance, carrying a stigma for students and teachers that can result in low attendance and lackluster outcomes. It's no big surprise, then, that summer school is considered an afterthought by most school leaders and that it's often the first program they cut when school budgets are slashed. Yet despite the seemingly overwhelming obstacles, many urban districts are helping create a new vision of summer school that may transform teaching and learning. This is due in large part to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) passed in 2009. This article focuses on the National Summer Learning Association which has been leading the charge for a new vision for summer school since 2008 and has been working closely with a growing network of 16 urban school districts committed to making summer school and summer learning an essential component of their education reform agenda. Through robust partnerships with local nonprofit partners, these districts leverage community resources and better engage students in different types of learning--while also keeping costs down. (Contains 2 endnotes.)
- Published
- 2012
3. Coaching without a Coach
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Steinbacher-Reed, Christina and Powers, Elizabeth A.
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Ironically, at a time when coaching seems to have come into its own as a way to improve teacher practice, school districts across the United States are experiencing funding cuts and eliminating coaching positions. The threats that budget woes pose to established school coaching programs led the authors to ask themselves what practices schools and faculty members might adopt to preserve coaching--as a verb--in situations where coaches can no longer be hired. They explore what school personnel in different roles (former coaches, classroom teachers, teacher leaders, reading specialists, and administrators) can do to provide job-embedded professional development and create networks of teacher learning. For example, teacher leaders can spearhead collaborative analysis of student work and reading specialists can do demonstration lessons in teachers' classrooms to share powerful practices. (Contains 2 endnotes.)
- Published
- 2012
4. Teacher Quality: What's Wrong with U.S. Strategy?
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Tucker, Marc
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In this commentary, Tucker asserts that countries that perform well on international comparisons of student achievement all take a different approach to ensuring teacher quality than the United States does. These top-performing countries have established high standards for getting into schools of education; they are moving teacher education programs into research universities; they require that teachers be expert in the subjects they teach; they ensure that new teachers have been thoroughly trained in their craft; and they compensate teachers well. The United States does the opposite on almost every point. What's more, the U.S. reform strategy to improve teacher quality--reward the best teachers and get rid of the worst--will only make things worse, says Tucker. He advocates that the United States reverse direction and "embrace the system for improving teacher quality that the top-performing countries embraced years ago."
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- 2012
5. Time--It's Not Always Money
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Gabrieli, Chris
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In a time of resource challenges, many educators see the cost of expanding learning time as a barrier. However, with at least 1,000 schools across the United States currently expanding learning time, data show that schools can implement the approach cost effectively. Expanded learning time schools manage three levers that both build quality programs and minimize costs: teacher schedules, partnerships, and adaptive software. Schools can also access funds through Title 1, the new School Improvement Grant (SIG) program, and various state and federal programs. (Contains 1 endnote.)
- Published
- 2012
6. Where's the Content?
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Fitzhugh, Will
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STUDY & teaching of language composition ,EXPOSITION (Rhetoric) ,LANGUAGE arts (Secondary) ,HIGH school students' writings ,HIGH school students ,ENGLISH language rhetoric ,ACADEMIC achievement ,HIGH school curriculum ,COLLEGE preparation programs ,AIMS & objectives of secondary education ,UNITED States education system ,EDUCATION - Abstract
The author shares his perspective on the fundamentals of expository writing criteria for high school students. He asserts that while style, fluency, tone, and correct grammar are certainly important in writing, content has value as well, but across the U.S. even the most prestigious writing workshops for teachers generally bypass substance to focus on style. However, students must know facts, dates, and the viewpoints of various experts and authors to write their college term papers. It is suggested that writing about oneself can be the work of genius, but limiting high school students to thinking and writing almost entirely about themselves can lead them to believe that they don't need to seek information about anything outside of their own feelings and experiences.
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- 2006
7. American Students Hold Their Own.
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Bracey, Gerald W.
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Disagrees with Harold Stevenson's article in same "Educational Leadership" issue; Stevenson compares incomparable groups of students and misinterprets data. Although U.S. students rate ability higher than Chinese students, they also appreciate value of effort. Chicago kids are poorer and come from larger families than their Chinese counterparts. U.S. kids perform better in reading. Japanese students goof off in college. (MLH)
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- 1993
8. Bracey's Broadsides Are Unfounded.
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Stevenson, Harold W.
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Excoriates Gerald Bracey's "broadsides" against the author's own article in same "Educational Leadership" issue for misinterpreting his conclusions and methodology. Stevenson's learning gap results did not oversimplify ability-effort relationship in U.S. and Asian students; results were similar for U.S. cities with both large and small minority populations. U.S. schools are in trouble; U.S. students remain uncompetitive with Asian peers. (MLH)
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- 1993
9. THE MYTH OF THE PERFORMANCE PLATEAU.
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Papay, John P. and Kraft, Matthew A.
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JOB evaluation ,TEACHERS ,TEACHER evaluation ,WORK experience (Employment) ,ACADEMIC achievement ,TEACHER development - Abstract
The article looks at the performance of teachers in the U.S. after their first few years of teaching. A study challenges the assumption that teachers face a performance plateau during first few years on the job. The association between student achievement and years of teaching experience is described. In addition, the article discusses how schools can promote teacher improvement.
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- 2016
10. What Latino Students Want from School.
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Irizarry, Jason G.
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HISPANIC American high school students ,HIGH school students ,CULTURAL pluralism ,DIVERSITY in education ,ACADEMIC achievement ,ACHIEVEMENT gap ,TRACK system (Education) ,SCHOOL improvement programs ,STUDENT attitudes - Abstract
The article discusses the opinions of U.S. Latino high school students on schools as addressed by the research program Project FUERTE (Future Urban Educators conducting Research to Transform Education). Topics include problems with a deficit perspective on cultural diversity and academic achievement, opportunity gaps caused by tracking, and school improvement efforts.
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- 2015
11. Hungry Kids: The Solvable Crisis.
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Felling, Christy
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SCHOOL food ,HUNGER prevention ,SOCIAL problems ,CHILD nutrition ,LOW-income students ,ACADEMIC achievement & society ,ACADEMIC achievement ,SERVICES for students - Abstract
The article discusses the increasing number of students in the U.S. who live below the poverty line and who deal with hunger daily, particularly focusing on efforts to solve the problem of childhood hunger. It addresses the negative impact of hunger on children's educational outcomes, as well as notes the action of teachers to prevent their students from going hungry. Other topics explored include the importance of breakfast for student achievement, the work of the No Kid Hungry campaign, and problems of feeding students over the summer during school vacation.
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- 2013
12. The Common core Initiative: WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF SUCCESS?
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Loveless, Tom
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COMMON Core State Standards ,ACADEMIC achievement ,TEACHER development ,TEACHING aids ,CURRICULUM evaluation ,CURRICULUM implementation - Abstract
The author argues that the 2012 U.S. Common Core State Standards for education may not promote academic achievement, and cites research into the effects of teacher development and instructional materials on the success of Common Core implementation. Curriculum evaluation, elementary reading and mathematics scores from the U.S. National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and teacher effectiveness are also discussed.
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- 2012
13. Leaving Nothing to Chance.
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Chenoweth, Karin
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UNITED States education system ,ACHIEVEMENT gap ,EDUCATIONAL accountability ,TEACHER-principal relationships ,SCHOOL administration ,ACADEMIC achievement ,SCHOOL principals ,EDUCATIONAL indicators - Abstract
The article presents suggestions from schools that won the Education Trust's Dispelling the Myth award about ways to decrease the achievement gap in U.S. schools among minority and low-income students. School principal Elain Thompson talks about academic success belonging to the entire school, not only to students, teachers, and administrators. Former principal Molly Bensinger-Lacy comments on teacher expectations as her key to success. Other suggestions include the importance of performing inspections so principals can directly oversee their schools, educational accountability, tenacity, providing support to teachers, and using measurements of student achievement effectively.
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- 2010
14. Lessons of Mastery Learning.
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Guskey, Thomas R.
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MASTERY learning ,ACADEMIC achievement ,RESPONSE to intervention (Education) ,TEACHING methods ,EDUCATIONAL objectives ,UNITED States education system - Abstract
In this article the author examines elements of mastery learning. The discipline is defined as an instructional approach developed by educator Benjamin S. Bloom that incorporates feedback, the corrective process, and congruence among learning components. A number of topics are addressed including the the impact of mastery learning on the Response to Intervention teaching method, the use of diagnostic pre-assessment and pre-teaching, and the importance of of high-quality, group-based initial instruction.
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- 2010
15. The Demographic Imperative.
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García, Eugene E., Jensen, Bryant T., and Scribner, Kent P.
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LIMITED English-proficient students ,DEMOGRAPHY ,ACADEMIC achievement ,IMMIGRANTS ,EDUCATIONAL cooperation ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors - Abstract
The article discusses demographics of English language learners (ELLs) in U.S. schools. The authors note high numbers of ELLs in preschools and elementary grades and discuss the geographic distribution of immigrant families in the U.S. They note that Mexico is the largest source of immigrants to the U.S. and that Spanish is the native language of a majority of ELLs. They discuss how family language, socioeconomic status and parental education can affect the academic achievement of ELLs. They suggest how the employment of bilingual teachers and the use of educational interventions and peer-assisted learning can improve ELL achievement. They recommend collaboration between federal and state governments, educators and education researchers.
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- 2009
16. Literacy Assessment New Zealand Style.
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Guskey, Thomas R., Smith, Jeffrey K., Smith, Lisa F., Crooks, Terry, and Ftockton, Lester
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EDUCATIONAL tests & measurements ,EDUCATIONAL law & legislation ,NEW Zealand politics & government, 1972- ,ACADEMIC achievement ,NO Child Left Behind Act of 2001 ,HIGH-stakes tests ,LANGUAGE arts (Elementary) ,LANGUAGE arts (Secondary) ,LITERACY programs - Abstract
The authors assert that U.S. educators, struggling under the accountability requirements of the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act, might have a hard time imagining an assessment program driven by teachers' need for formative information about student learning instead of by high-stakes accountability demands. However, they say, for New Zealand educators, it is an integral part of a comprehensive assessment program designed to help teachers enhance students' literacy skills. They explain that New Zealand assesses the learning progress of elementary and middle-level students through the National Educational Monitoring Project, which offers an innovative approach to understanding student achievement in language arts. The article explores the frameworks and distinctive qualities of the program.
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- 2006
17. A Case for School Connectedness.
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Blum, Robert W.
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STUDENTS ,ACADEMIC achievement ,SCHOOLS ,PUBLIC institutions - Abstract
Explains that students are more likely to succeed when they feel connected to school. Explanation on the meaning of school connectedness; Abundance of researches that emphasize the importance for students to feel connected to their schools; Three school characteristics that help students feel connected to school while simultaneously encouraging student achievement; Ways by which schools can encourage school connectedness. INSET: Wingspread Declaration on School Connections.
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- 2005
18. Building Bridges to College.
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Gándara, Patricia
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EDUCATIONAL programs ,EDUCATION of minorities ,HISPANIC American students ,ACADEMIC achievement ,EDUCATIONAL standards - Abstract
Provides information on a research on the impact of the High School Puente educational program on the attitudes of Latino students in the U.S. Percentage of Latino students who earned a college degree in 2000, according to the U.S. National Center for Educational Statistics; Reasons behind the undereducation of Latino students; Details of the High School Puente educational program for Latino students.
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- 2004
19. Narrowing the Gap in Affluent Schools.
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Grossman, Frank D. and Ancess, Jacqueline
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SCHOOL administration ,ACADEMIC achievement ,SUBURBAN schools ,SCHOOL districts - Abstract
Discusses the role of the Regional Minority Consortium in launching an initiative to remedy the educational achievement gap in the suburban district schools in the U.S. Advantage of the math enrichment program designed and implemented by the team in the North Harbor School District; Action taken by South Hills School District in response to the findings of the team members; Solution sought by the action research team to bolster access to the Advanced Placement Academy in Rolling Brook district.
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- 2004
20. The Threat of Stereotype.
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Aronson, Joshua
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STEREOTYPES ,ACADEMIC achievement ,PSYCHOLOGY of students ,PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation - Abstract
Discusses the impact of stereotype threat on the intellectual performance of students in the U.S. Factors that affect student achievement; Role of educators in minimizing stereotype threat of students; Ways to cope with stereotype threats.
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- 2004
21. Confronting the Racism of Low Expectations.
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Landsman, Julie
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RACISM ,ACADEMIC achievement ,EDUCATION of minorities ,DISCRIMINATION in education - Abstract
Discusses the impact of racism on the academic performance of minority students in the U.S. Factors to consider to attain the best education in the country; Role of educators in redefining the entrance and placement requirements in college; Ways to confront and combat racism, according to the book "Black Man Emerging" by Joseph White and James Cones.
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- 2004
22. Healthier Students, Better Learners.
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Pateman, Beth
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HEALTH education ,ACADEMIC achievement ,STUDENT health ,EDUCATION policy - Abstract
Highlights the role of effective health education programs in enhancing students' health and raising academic achievement. Types of behavior identified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which cause serious problems among people over 5 years old; Health education standards that use a skills-based approach to learning; Details of the Health Education Assessment Project launched by the Council of Chief State School Officers' State Collaborative on Assessment and Student Standards.
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- 2003
23. How Can Title I Improve Achievement?
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Borman, Geoffrey D.
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EDUCATIONAL law & legislation ,ACADEMIC achievement ,SECONDARY education ,ELEMENTARY education - Abstract
Highlights the significance of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in the U.S. to educational achievement. History of Title I; Purpose of Title I; List of potential strategies for accelerating the school-year learning of poor and minority students.
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- 2002
24. Raising Minority Achievement in Science and Math.
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Hrabowski III, Freeman A.
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EDUCATION of minorities ,ACADEMIC achievement ,MULTICULTURAL education - Abstract
Recommends ways to encourage U.S. minority students to study science, mathematics and engineering. Action to be taken in order to address the achievement gap between minority and white students; Measures suggested for educators to ensure the success of minority students in mathematics and science; Characteristics common to high-achieving minority students.
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- 2002
25. Seven Literacy Strategies That Work.
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Fisher, Douglas, Frey, Nancy, and Williams, Douglas
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READING ,LITERACY ,ACADEMIC achievement - Abstract
Highlights the impact of a school wide commitment to reading and writing strategies in all content areas on student achievement at Herbert Hoover High School in San Diego, California. Details on the instructional strategies used in literacy; Benefits of the strategies.
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- 2002
26. Essential Skills for New Teachers.
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Freiberg, H. Jerome
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TEACHING ,TEACHER training ,LESSON planning ,ACADEMIC achievement ,TEACHER effectiveness - Abstract
Discusses several teaching strategies for educators in the U.S. Categories of teaching strategies; Components of a complete lesson plan; Instructional approaches that foster student achievement and active learning; Types of assessment; Role of schools in ensuring the effectiveness of novice teachers.
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- 2002
27. How External Exit Exams Spur Achievement.
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Bishop, John H., Mane, Ferran, and Bishop, Michael
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ACADEMIC achievement ,EXAMINATIONS ,EDUCATIONAL standards ,STANDARDS - Abstract
Examines how students in the United States have fared under a variety of assessment and accountability systems, such as curriculum-based external exit examinations. Overview of external assessments; Benefits of external exit examinations; Success of curriculum-based exit examinations.
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- 2001
28. LA's BEST--Beyond School as Usual.
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Heckman, Paul E. and Sanger, Carla
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ACTIVITY programs in school-age child care ,EDUCATION ,SCHOOL attendance ,ACADEMIC achievement ,GOVERNMENT spending policy - Abstract
Provides information on the Los Angeles' Better Educated Students for Tomorrow after-school program in California. Growth of government spending on after-school programs in the United States; Three learning principles implemented by staff members of the after-school program; Effects of the program on the school attendance, attitudes and achievement of students.
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- 2001
29. End Homework Now.
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Kralovec, Etta and Buell, John
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HOMEWORK ,TEST scoring ,UNITED States education system ,ACADEMIC achievement - Abstract
Calls for the elimination of homework requirements in schools in the United States. Debate about assignments; Negative effects of homework on students and their families; Problem faced by teachers in determining who did the homework of students; Myths about the influence of homework on academic achievement and test scores.
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- 2001
30. Small Schools Real Gains.
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Wasley, Patricia A. and Lear, Richard J.
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ACADEMIC achievement ,HIGH schools - Abstract
Discusses the barriers to the achievements of students. Findings of a study on students in small high schools in Chicago, Illinois; Factors that are conducive to student learning; Reason for building large schools that fail a significant percentage of students.
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- 2001
31. State-by-State Comparisons Can Benefit Education.
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Phillips, Gary W. and Finn Jr., Chester E.
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ACADEMIC achievement - Abstract
Reports on the 1990 state-by-state assessment survey conducted by the U.S. National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) to provide comparisons of student achievement to state policymakers. Number of states involved in the survey; Plans of NAEP to conduct a second cycle of the assessment; Challenges faced by NAEP; Benefits of the survey to the states.
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- 1990
32. A Time to Summarize: The Louisiana School Effectiveness Study.
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Stringfield, Sam and Teddie, Charles
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SCHOOLS ,ACADEMIC achievement ,STUDENTS - Abstract
Focuses on the school effectiveness study in Louisiana. Laws that directed the examination of conditions related to school achievement among elementary school children in Louisiana; Significant outcome variance at the school level; relationship between outcome and process measures.
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- 1988
33. Implementing Thinking Skills Instruction in an Urban District: An Effort to Close the Gap.
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Williams, Belinda
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EDUCATION of minorities ,ACADEMIC achievement - Abstract
Evaluates a cognitive instruction project (CIP) for minority students in Paterson, New Jersey. Effectiveness of CIP in improving academic performance; Theoretical foundation of the program; Community involvement in the program.
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- 1987
34. Education and National Survival: Confronting the Mathematics and Science Crisis in American Schools.
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Wirszup, Izaak
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ACADEMIC achievement ,MATHEMATICS ,SCIENCE ,STUDENTS - Abstract
Focuses on the poor standing of U.S. students in mathematics and science achievement. Comparison of the achievement levels of U.S. students with students in other industrialized nations; Approaches to the educational crisis; Recommendations for curricular reforms and structural changes.
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- 1983
35. We Must Be Doing Something Right!
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Tanner, Laurel N. and Tanner, Daniel
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ASSESSMENT of education ,EDUCATIONAL quality ,ACADEMIC achievement ,STUDENTS - Abstract
The article provides some insights into the results of a study conducted by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement concerning the top ranking of the United States among nations in school retentivity and educational yield. Apparently, nations with school systems with the highest rates of retentivity or holding power do not suffer any loss in educational quality as far as the most able students are concerned, which then result to a high educational yield. Education quality was then compared in several countries including the United States, Japan, Sweden, France, England and the Netherlands, among others.
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- 1974
36. Kinds of Comprehensive Examinations Required of Students Enrolled in Master's Degree Programs in Education.
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Casciano-Savignano, C. Jennie
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COMPREHENSIVE examinations ,HIGHER education ,STUDENTS ,HIGHER education & state ,HIGHER education exams ,ACADEMIC achievement - Abstract
The article presents a survey studying the kinds of comprehensive examinations presently required of students enrolled in master's degree programs in education in accredited institutions of higher education in the United States. Master's degree programs in education most frequently required a comprehensive examination, rather than cited such an examination optional or not required. Specifically, 69 percent of the programs required a comprehensive examination; 26 percent did not specify this requirement; and 5 percent regarded a comprehensive examination optional. Sixty percent of the institutions that regarded a comprehensive examination optional volunteered the explanation that a thesis may be elected by the student in lieu of the comprehensive. In some institutions, the comprehensive examination has been discontinued with emphasis shifted to more stringent admission requirements, rather than rejection by some means at the end of the master's degree program. Master's degree programs most frequently required both a general comprehensive examination and an examination in the major area or specialization of the student.
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- 1971
37. A Follow-Up Evaluation of the Frostig Visual-Perceptual Training Program.
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Jacobs, James N., Wirthlin, Lenore D., and Miller, Charles B.
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VISUAL perception in children ,PERCEPTION in children ,VISUAL perception ,READING readiness ,READING ,EDUCATION research ,ACADEMIC achievement ,READING ability testing - Abstract
The article discusses findings of a follow-up study of the Frostig Visual-Perception training program. An overview of the 1965-1966 evaluation of the training program is provided. The study aims to replicate the former research and to follow up the participants to determine the predictive validity of the Frostig tests and the cumulative effects of the program upon future reading achievement. The design and methods of the study is described. The analysis of variance showed significant differences between treatments and among grades. Also, there is a moderate degree of correlation between Frostig scores and the Metropolitan Reading Readiness scores.
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- 1968
38. When Guidance and Curriculum Collaborate.
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Dinkmeyer, Don
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EDUCATIONAL counseling ,COUNSELORS ,CURRICULUM planning ,CHILD development ,TEACHING aids ,NEEDS assessment ,ACADEMIC achievement ,UNITED States education system - Abstract
The article discusses on the collaboration among school guidance counselors and curriculum workers in working for the personal and academic development of child in 1960s in the U.S. The author emphasized that guidance counselors have had a significant role in interpreting the emotional impacts of curricular experiences on the child's self concept and on his relationship with other children. Counselors also have an important role in assessing the materials used in education. Together with teachers, counselors also plans appropriate means on how children should approach an understanding of education.
- Published
- 1968
39. A 1950 Census of Evaluation Practices.
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Shane, Harold G.
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CENSUS ,ELEMENTARY schools ,ASSESSMENT of education ,ACADEMIC achievement ,URBAN schools ,EDUCATORS - Abstract
The article reports on a 1950 census of current practices being followed in elementary school evaluation in the U.S. During the past academic year, in which the "census" was taken, a group of educators in the United States and Hawaii received personal letters in which they were asked to send the article author copies of elementary school evaluation instruments they had at hand and to indicate where additional instruments could be obtained. Public school systems, private and campus schools, institutions of higher education, professional organizations and state departments were among the 200 sources to which inquiries ultimately were directed. By May 1950, some 200 pieces of printed material had been received and processed. While the sampling obtained cannot be defended as completely representative it probably is a reasonably good reflection of materials in current use. To be even more explicit, instruments in circulation which were contributed as evaluative devices tended to be achievement tests, means of rating teachers, check lists for use in judging instructional practices and related items such as material resources, hand-books setting forth criteria, or widely divergent devices for studying children.
- Published
- 1950
40. Educational Leadership Themes for 2008--2009.
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EDUCATIONAL leadership ,STUDENTS ,ACTIVITY programs in education ,CLASSROOMS ,CLASSROOM management ,ACADEMIC achievement ,EXCELLENCE ,LEARNING - Abstract
The article presents the "Educational Leadership" themes for 2008 to 2009 in the U.S. The theme for the September 2008 issue will be "The Positive Classroom" which will explore the role of safe, orderly, engaging classrooms in producing high student achievement. Next is "Expecting Excellence" for the October 2008 issue which will look at school programs and practices that go beyond proficiency to foster excellence. Another is "Giving Students Ownership of Learning" for the November 2008 issue which will focus on the role of students in shaping curriculum, setting standards and learning goals and designing the format of classes.
- Published
- 2008
41. Averting the Homework Crisis.
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Glazer, Neil T. and Williams, Sharron
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HOMEWORK ,MIDDLE school students ,MIDDLE schools ,ACADEMIC achievement ,ACTIVITY programs in school-age child care ,SERVICES for students - Abstract
Discusses how administrators and teachers at Shaker Heights Middle School in Ohio help students complete their homework assignments. Main components of academic achievement; Concerns of students regarding assignments; Details on four after-school programs of the school.
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- 2001
42. Effects of Reduced Class Size in Primary Classes.
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Mueller, Daniel J., Chase, Clinton I., and Walden, James D.
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CLASS size ,ACADEMIC achievement - Abstract
Examines the effect of reduced class size in primary classes in Indiana. Implementation of individualized instruction; Teacher-student interactions; Academic achievement differences.
- Published
- 1988
43. Principal Leadership and Student Achievement.
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Andrews, Richard L. and Soder, Roger
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EDUCATIONAL leadership ,ACADEMIC achievement ,SCHOOL principals - Abstract
Analyzes findings of research on the relationship between principal leadership and student achievement conducted in Seattle, Washington, elementary schools. Strategic interactions between principals and teachers; Implications for school policy-making.
- Published
- 1987
44. U.S. Schools Get Less for More.
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Goodwin, Bryan
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ACADEMIC achievement ,EDUCATION policy ,TEACHERS' salaries ,UNITED States education system ,DISADVANTAGED schools ,EDUCATIONAL finance - Abstract
The article presents a discussion of research conducted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) regarding educational finance in the U.S. It examines the relationship between per-pupil spending in the U.S. and student academic achievement, compares the American educational system with that of nations such as Japan, and argues that the rhetoric used in U.S. education policies is not actually backed up by its funding practices. It also addresses issues related to teacher salaries and inequities in funding for poor schools in the U.S.
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- 2011
45. Learning: A Matter of Style.
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Dunn, Rita
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ACADEMIC achievement ,STUDENT attitudes - Abstract
Focuses on the identification of complementary resources, methods and programs that improve student's academic achievement and their attitudes towards school in the United States. Findings of the study conducted by Paul Trautman on student achievement in New York; Factors that led to the classification of student types in California; Name of the center that has provided many programs which provide alternatives for students in Winconsin.
- Published
- 1980
46. Closing Achievement Gaps.
- Author
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Guilfoyle, Christy
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WEBSITES ,ACADEMIC achievement ,EDUCATIONAL technology ,EDUCATION policy - Abstract
Provides information on several Web sites for educators working to close educational achievement gaps. Educational Testing Service Web site which discusses the factors that affect academic achievement of students; Education Commission of the States Web site which focuses on the efforts of states to measure and close the gaps in the U.S. schools; Education Trust Web site which includes fact sheets and publications about achievement gap.
- Published
- 2004
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