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Paul J. Porwoll – Online Submission, 1978
This report summarizes recent research on factors relating to excessive student absenteeism, the effects of absenteeism on pupil achievement, and the effects of instruction, positive reinforcement, and parent-school involvement on attendance. Actual proposals, policies, and programs from 16 school systems in 12 states are included. Much of the…
Descriptors: Attendance Patterns, Truancy, Academic Achievement, Instructional Effectiveness
VanKoughnett, B. C.; Smith, Merle E. – Educ Leadership, 1969
Study indicates, "that a school can evolve a program that serves to make students regard themselves in a positive light. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Human Dignity, Positive Reinforcement, Program Development
Stevens, Betty, Ed. – 1985
The Michigan Department of Education with assistance from the Educational Testing Service has compiled the results of valid educational research studies on specific topics into a report to be used as a guide for developing effective schools. It is intended for use by practitioners to help bridge the gap between educational researchers and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Educational Development, Educational Research
Sofer, Sheldon; And Others – 1971
The contents of this document, concerning the demonstration of a linkage between monetary incentives and academic achievement motivation and the utilization of this knowledge in educational programs, are organized in three sections. The first section is a report of an experimental demonstration of "the effect of monetary incentives on test…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Innovation, Elementary Education