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Stader, David; Johnson, Judy – 1999
This paper describes the A+ Schools Program that contains financial incentives to encourage districts to pursue three goals: (1) All students will graduate from high school; (2) all students will complete a selection of studies that is challenging and has identified learning expectations; and (3) all students will proceed from graduation to a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, Educational Change, Educational Improvement

Mazzoni, Tim L. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1991
A literature-based model of the legislative politics of policy innovation is examined in light of Minnesota's experiences with the school choice issue. A revised model, reflecting case-study findings, is presented. The leadership area is identified as the arena where lawmakers can exert leverage on restructuring public education. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Change, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy