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Berliner, BethAnn – Center for Education Equity, Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, 2019
Given the influx of immigrants and refugees over the past several years, newcomer students are found in the classrooms of small towns, suburbs, and big cities across the country and they bring with them a world of culturally diverse experiences and knowledge. Newcomers face myriad challenges to adapt and succeed in their new home and schools. They…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Immigrants, Refugees, Educational Strategies
Keily, Tom; Evans, Alyssa; Atchison, Bruce – Education Commission of the States, 2019
This Policy Guide draws on work with five states to provide context and guidance for policymakers looking to strengthen the pre-K to K-3 continuum and create opportunities to close the achievement gap. It includes a tear-out page of guiding questions at the end.
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Achievement Gap, State Policy, Alignment (Education)
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Platt, John S.; Bohac, Paul D.; Wade, Wanda – Journal of Correctional Education, 2015
The transition to and from juvenile justice settings is a complex and challenging process. Effectively preparing juvenile justice personnel to address the transition needs of incarcerated students is an essential aspect of reducing the negative effects of the school-to-prison pipeline. This article examines program and professional development…
Descriptors: Juvenile Justice, Institutionalized Persons, Transitional Programs, Program Development
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Creech, Kimberly Kaye; Clouse, Pamela Jane – NASSP Bulletin, 2013
This article discusses the outcomes of a partnership between four high schools and one university to reduce the need for remediation in reading and writing. The purpose of the partnership was to build relationships between secondary and postsecondary faculty and to create a senior year English Transition course for students who did not meet ACT…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, High School Seniors, College Readiness, Career Readiness