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Balfanz, Robert; Mac Iver, Douglas J.; Byrnes, Vaughan – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 2006
This article reports on the first 4 years of an effort to develop comprehensive and sustainable mathematics education reforms in high poverty middle schools. In four related analyses, we examine the levels of implementation achieved and impact of the reforms on various measures of achievement in the first 3 schools to implement the Talent…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Instructional Materials, Talent Development, Mathematics Education
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McPartland, James; Balfanz, Robert; Jordan, Will; Legters, Nettie – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 1998
A case study of a large nonselective urban high school in Baltimore (Maryland) describes the design and implementation of a comprehensive package of school reforms, the Talent Development Model with Career Academies. Qualitative and quantitative evidence is provided on significant improvements in school climate, student attendance, promotion…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Career Academies, Case Studies