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Henig, Jeffrey R.; Hula, Richard C.; Orr, Marion; Pedescleaux, Desiree S. – 1999
This study traced the relationships among demographic change, political change, and education in: Atlanta, Georgia; Baltimore, Maryland; Detroit, Michigan; and the District of Columbia. Although each city is different and has experienced periods of enthusiasms for school reform, all four cities are dealing with objective indicators of educational…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Political Influences
Schaafsma, David – 1993
This book examines, via a case study involving fifth, sixth, and seventh graders: (1) the struggle of teaching literacy in a racially divided society, (2) the importance of story and storytelling in the educational process, and (3) how storytelling is an interactive experience for both the teller and listener. In addition, the book reveals how…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Methods
