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Natriello, Gary; And Others – Educational Leadership, 1985
The main reasons that students drop out of high school are poor grades, family problems, and financial problems. The school reform movement may compound marginal students' difficulties and cause more students to drop out. (MD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Failure, Academic Standards, Curriculum Development

Day, Barbara; Drake, Kay N. – Educational Leadership, 1986
Supports B. Plowden and David Elkind's rationale for developmental early childhood education that considers children's unique learning modes. Describes four program elements: opportunities for developmental tasks, teachers' knowledge of children's development, concrete learning experiences, and appropriate setting. Discusses curriculum…
Descriptors: Child Development, Class Organization, Curriculum Development, Developmental Psychology