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Savitz-Romer, Mandy; Jager-Hyman, Joie; Coles, Ann – TERi (The Education Resources Institute, Inc), 2009
Concerned about the lack of focus on students' needs for support in order to meet rigorous academic standards at the secondary and postsecondary levels, the Pathways to College Network--a partnership of national organizations and funders working to improve postsecondary opportunities for underserved populations--is undertaking a national…
Descriptors: Student Needs, Educationally Disadvantaged, Academic Standards, Education Work Relationship
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Angus, David L.; Mirel, Jeffrey E. – History of Education Quarterly, 1993
Asserts that the question of whether high school students should follow a uniform academic program or choose options from a differentiated curriculum has reemerged as a crucial issue. Describes how the Detroit (Michigan) Public Schools enrolled most students in a "general" track that did little to meet actual student needs. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Culture, Blacks, Curriculum Development
Stecher, Brian M. – 1992
The quality of mathematics and science education in the United States and the goal of becoming first in the world in those two disciplines are topics of concern. This study attempts to describe the current condition of mathematics and science education and to evaluate the adequacy of existing national data to provide such a description. The report…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research
Blust, Ross S. – 1986
Beginning in 1983, three educational reforms were undertaken in Pennsylvania to revise high school graduation requirements, test for remedial needs, and set higher standards for teachers and administrators. Revision of graduation requirements involved state and local education officials, professional organizations, and the state legislature. New…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Administrator Evaluation, Agency Cooperation, Compensatory Education