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Direct linkGlomb, Nancy K.; Buckley, Leigh D.; Minskoff, Esther D.; Rogers, Sherrita – Preventing School Failure, 2006
Strong, supportive, mentoring relationships between adults and children at risk for social and academic failure have been associated with improvements in academic performance, school attendance, and self-image. One of the variables associated with strong, supportive, mentoring relationships is the practice of matching children with adult mentors…
Descriptors: Mentors, Children, Attention Deficit Disorders, Hyperactivity
Peer reviewedBrowne, Arthur D. – College and University, 1986
The advantages and requirements for offering a second chance to students who have failed, by forgiving a poor academic record, are discussed and supported by findings from a survey of institutions and the results of several experimental programs. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Admission Criteria, College Administration, College Admission
Download full textGriffith, Julia E. – 1994
Chapter 2 Formula funds provide federal aid to states through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 as amended in 1988 by PL 100-297. Funds can support programs for students at risk of failure or dropping out, or students for whom providing an education entails higher than average costs. Funds can also support programs for…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Achievement Gains, Compensatory Education, Dropout Prevention
Martin, Andrew J. – Australian Educational Researcher, 2003
This paper explores key gender differences in motivation from a quantitative perspective and presents findings from a qualitative study into boys' perceptions of motivating teachers and motivating pedagogy. Data collected from 3773 high school students suggest that girls score significantly higher than boys in their belief in the value of school,…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Program Development, Academic Failure, Gender Differences
Christner, Catherine, Ed. – 1986
This needs assessment was prepared to aid in budget planning of special/compensatory/remedial programs in the Austin (Texas) Independent School District (AISD). District data and student needs were examined for 1986-87 in 10 categories: prekindergarten classes, limited English proficiency, migrant status, special education, student dropouts,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Failure, Compensatory Education, Coordination
