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Nomi, Takako; Raudenbush, Stephen W. – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2014
Algebra is often considered as a gateway for later achievement. A recent report by the Mathematics Advisory Panel (2008) underscores the importance of improving algebra learning in secondary school. Today, a growing number of states and districts require algebra for all students in ninth grade or earlier. Chicago is at the forefront of this…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Low Achievement, Educational Policy
Ogletree, Earl J. – 1985
According to a recent survey, school superintendents in Illinois generally favor the kinds of educational reforms being urged by national commissions on educational excellence. Over 100 superintendents from randomly selected elementary, secondary, and combined school districts in Illinois responded to the 104-item questionnaire. The survey sought…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Administrative Change, Administrator Attitudes, Curriculum Development