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Will a Focus School Meet the Needs of Your Child? For Parents/about Parents.
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Schwartz, Wendy – 1995
Most large schools have many types of programs serving many types of students, but smaller schools, serving fewer students, may be able to have a more defined "personality," or focus. Focus schools are becoming more popular because their students tend to be high achievers and because many districts are allowing families to choose the schools they…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Development, Critical Thinking, Curriculum