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Sherman, Lee; Norman, Shawntena; Franklin, Lamar; Arigbon, Bayo; Kulak, Andrew – Northwest Education, 2002
An interview with three top students and an English teacher at a troubled urban high school in Portland (Oregon) yields interesting insights: The best teachers blend strictness with understanding. Learning is more lasting when multiple avenues for absorbing material are provided. A principal's strong leadership is critical to a cohesive school…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Administrator Role, Grade 10, High School Students
