Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1152940
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Sep
Pages: 7
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Learning from Schools That Close Opportunity Gaps
LaCour, Sarah E.; York, Adam; Welner, Kevin; Valladares, Michelle Renée; Kelley, Linda Molner
Phi Delta Kappan, v99 n1 p8-14 Sep 2017
The Schools of Opportunity Project recognizes public high schools that employ research-based practices to close opportunity gaps. The commended schools illustrate how school quality can and should be measured by far more than just test scores. In doing so, they offer exemplars and a path forward for the nation's schools. The selection criteria for Schools of Opportunity is provided.
Descriptors: Public Schools, High Schools, Educational Opportunities, Equal Education, Educational Quality, Evidence Based Practice, Best Practices, Educational Change, Access to Education, School Culture, Success, Justice, Conflict Resolution
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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