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Parents' Perceptions of the Factors Essential for Integrated Physical Education Programs.
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Downing, John H.; Rebollo, Joanne – Remedial and Special Education, 1999
A survey of 75 parents of elementary students with physical disabilities investigated their perspectives regarding the factors essential for placement into integrated physical-education programs. Results found they believed that class size, program support, physical and communicative skills, health status, and motivation were prerequisites of an…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Class Size, Disabilities, Elementary Education
A Closer Look at the Minority Achievement Gap.
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D'Amico, Joseph J. – ERS Spectrum, 2001
Research shows that the minority/white achievement gap is real and is having devastating effects on youth and society. However, school leaders can influence certain educational causes and correlates (like teacher qualifications and expectations). Programs must be individualized, and narrowing the achievement gap should become a national priority.…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Black Students, Educational Environment, Educational Policy