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VanSciver, James H. – Principal, 1999
A Delaware middle school schedules its summer school near the end of summer, requires students and parents to attend a preliminary meeting, and features strict attendance and behavior requirements. Students' placement depends on reading ability. An evaluation showed that vocabulary, reading, writing, and math scores increased for nearly 70% of…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Extended School Year, Middle Schools, Parent Participation
