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| ERS Spectrum | 3 |
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| Information Analyses | 3 |
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSyropoulow, Mike – ERS Spectrum, 1996
Discusses research on successful support programs for potential dropouts. Describes a Detroit high school's Ninth Grade Project 96 program, an intervention strategy for high-risk, low-achieving students. The program used a modified block schedule; attendance, academic, and monitoring interventions; incentives and rewards; and team teachers.…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Dropout Prevention, Grade 9, High Risk Students
Peer reviewedCheng, Maisy; Soudack, Avi – ERS Spectrum, 1994
Reviews the literature on education to reduce prejudice, and advocates a whole-school approach to countering racism and promoting equity. Urges comprehensive reforms in curriculum; classroom practices and teaching methods; teacher attitudes, behaviors, and expectations; hiring and promotion practices; racial harassment policies; student-assessment…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Community Involvement, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedD'Amico, Joseph J. – ERS Spectrum, 2001
Research shows that the minority/white achievement gap is real and is having devastating effects on youth and society. However, school leaders can influence certain educational causes and correlates (like teacher qualifications and expectations). Programs must be individualized, and narrowing the achievement gap should become a national priority.…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Black Students, Educational Environment, Educational Policy
