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NCREL's Learning Point, 2003
This Spring 2003 issue of the "Learning Point," the North Central Regional Educational Lab's (NCREL) magazine, focuses on the theme "A Call for Evidence Responding to the New Emphasis on Scientifically Based Research." Articles and materials in the issue are: "Wake-Up Call: Facing the Challenge to Use Scientifically Based…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education, Literacy, Parent Teacher Cooperation
Kindig, Eileen Silva – Today's Education, 1981
Akron's elementary language program is designed to prepare students for a systematic study of a foreign language. Akron emphasizes language as a necessity. Learning a foreign language on the elementary level seems to make children more aware of language in general and helps them to improve their skills in English. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, FLES, Parent Teacher Cooperation
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McGuigan, Leigh; Hoy, Wayne K. – Leadership and Policy in Schools, 2006
Since the Coleman Report (1966), educational researchers have tried to identify school properties that make a difference in student achievement and overcome the negative influence of low socioeconomic status. We theorized that academic optimism was a latent construct that enhanced student achievement and that enabling school structure provided a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Researchers, Socioeconomic Status, Student Attitudes