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Download full textSlavin, Robert E.; Cheung, Alan – Success for All Foundation, 2004
This paper reviews experimental studies of reading programs for English language learners, focusing on comparisons of various bilingual and English-only programs. The review method is best-evidence synthesis, which uses a systematic literature search, quantification of outcomes as effect sizes, and extensive discussion of individual studies that…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Reading Instruction, Reading Skills, Student Evaluation
Slavin, Robert E.; Fashola, Olatokunbo S. – 1998
This book presents reviews of programs for elementary and secondary schools that are widely available and have some evidence of effectiveness in terms of student achievement. It also discusses district-level strategies for introducing proven programs. The comprehensive and objective evidence offered will help school and district administrators…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Compensatory Education, Dropout Prevention, Educational Change
Peer reviewedSlavin, Robert E.; And Others – Educational Leadership, 1993
Summarizes conclusions from a review on the effects of programs intended to prevent early school failure. Examines the effects of birth-to-three programs, preschool, kindergarten, grade retention, class size and instructional aides, nongraded primary programs, one-to-one tutoring, and others. Research on prevention and early intervention indicates…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Class Size, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention
