A six week study in an urban district was conducted attempting to compare the academic interests between male and female students at the second and third grade levels, and correlate these with the students' academic performance, as put forth on the Record of Student Growth, or Report Card. The children completed teacher made interest inventories.…

The purpose of this practicum was to plan and implement a comprehensive development program for the staff, parents, and community at an inner city elementary school serving a disadvantaged, segregated student population. The program included a variety of activities, workshops, group efforts, and meetings that encourage the participation of all…