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Junior Great Books: Reading for Meaning in Urban Schools.

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Wheelock, Anne – Educational Leadership, 1999

Three Chicago schools have adopted the Junior Great Books Program, allowing students and teachers to mine a wide range of literature on themes of fairness, justice, cleverness, greed, love, friendship, and respect. Program success hinged on engagement, shared leadership, professional development, and a multiyear adoption plan. (MLH)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Ethical Instruction, Professional Development

What Makes Character Education Programs Work?

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Brooks, B. David; Kann, Mark E. – Educational Leadership, 1993

In fall 1990, 25 Los Angeles elementary and middle schools piloted a multifaceted character-education program that diminished discipline referrals and improved student achievement. (MLH)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Pilot Projects