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Download full textHumphrey, Daniel C.; Chang-Ross, Christopher; Donnelly, Mary Beth; Hersh, Lauren; Skolnik, Heidi – US Department of Education, 2005
Nearly 20 years ago, the first national assessment of student achievement in U.S. history yielded disappointing results. Although policy-makers and researchers expressed great concern about the low scores, the federal government did not undertake large-scale efforts to address poor student performance, and few research dollars were dedicated to…
Descriptors: United States History, Teaching Methods, Teacher Effectiveness, Thinking Skills
Swanson, Mary Catherine; And Others – 1993
This report discusses the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, an untracking program that places previously low-achieving students in college preparatory classes. The first part of the paper describes the origins of AVID at Clairemont High School in San Diego (California) and its development into a mature program. The students…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Blacks, College Preparation, Educationally Disadvantaged
Radius, Marcie, Comp.; Lesniak, Pat, Comp. – 1988
The Student Study Team (SST) is a school site team which involves parents, students, and teachers working together to assist regular education students who are not progressing satisfactorily. The SST model aims to increase positive outcomes for students; improve the quality and efficiency of meetings; and increase personal satisfaction levels for…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Dynamics, Learning Problems
