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Cates, Judith N.; Ash, Philip – Phi Delta Kappan, 1983
Examining the history of a "promotion by achievement" program begun in 1973-74 in Greensville County, Virginia, the authors argue that the effects of the program were not racially discriminatory as alleged by a 1980 suit that led to the program's termination in 1981. (JBM)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Back to Basics