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Weiss, Elizabeth Rocio – ProQuest LLC, 2016
Linked Learning is an approach that has proven effective in transforming the learning experiences for high school students. An instrumental case study was conducted in a large urban district in Southern California where district and school leaders implemented Linked Learning as a systemic high school reform initiative. Analysis of the data…
Descriptors: Educational Change, School Districts, Interviews, High School Students
LaPlante, Arlene; Stearns, Roman – ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career, 2010
This rubric was created to help pathway teams as they work together to develop and improve a comprehensive program of study. Specifically, the rubric can serve as a tool for: (1) Visioning; (2) Self-assessment; (3) Planning; and (4) Quality review. ConnectEd designed this rubric to be used in coordination with the Certification Criteria for Linked…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Comprehensive Programs, Information Technology, Certification
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Hoachlander, Gary – Educational Leadership, 2008
Multiple pathways connect college-preparatory curriculums with exceptional career and technical education, motivating students to learn by helping them answer the question, Why do I need to know this? Real-world learning is organized around such industry sectors as finance and business; health science and medical technology; building and…
Descriptors: Industry, Career Academies, Education Work Relationship, College Preparation
ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career, 2007
State legislation launched the California Partnership Academies (CPAs) in 1984. Now operating in more than 200 comprehensive high schools, CPAs have been used as a model for high school reform in California and elsewhere. Academies typically feature multi-age learning groups, team teaching and career-based instruction. Teachers help students…
Descriptors: High Schools, Industry, State Legislation, Career Academies
ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career, 2008
State leaders in business, labor, public policy, education and community development are invited to come together around multiple pathways and build a new agenda for high school improvement in California. This group can become a powerful force for transforming high school education by examining and forming consensus around the multiple pathways…
Descriptors: School Community Relationship, High Schools, Educational Change, Public Policy
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Smith, Judy – Tech Directions, 2004
In this article, the author presents "Fresh Wood", a book that features award-winning student furniture projects. Woodworking teachers use the new book to get students inspired and motivated to excel with their own woodworking projects. The book features the impressive work of more than 40 high school and college students who submitted…
Descriptors: Industry, Woodworking, Professional Associations, Student Motivation