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Wu, Mei-Jiun – NASSP Bulletin, 2022
By aligning factors that most commonly influence the achievement of Black and Hispanic students with the type of resources inside the black box of schooling, this study differentiated the achievement effect of school resources from what was brought by students to schools. The hierarchical regression results showed that minority students'…
Descriptors: African American Students, Hispanic American Students, Achievement Gap, Educational Resources
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Marquis, Romeo – NASSP Bulletin, 1973
Most students have the competence and the right to make significant decisions concerning their own learning if they are provided appropriate leadership, and high school principals must assume responsibility for initiating that leadership and ensuring its continuity. (Author)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, High School Students
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Bannister, Rosella – NASSP Bulletin, 1983
Defining the meaning, practical uses and purposes, and objectives of consumer education, the author clarifies confusion regarding the topic. (MD)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Consumer Education, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
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Moore, Charles E. – NASSP Bulletin, 1993
Engaging the curriculum means creating conditions demanding that teachers be excited and inquisitive about learning. Restructured schools succeed by altering behaviors and beliefs, restoring professional pride, sharing decision-making responsibility, providing visionary leadership, developing clear institutional goals, valuing students, stressing…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, School Culture
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Beane, James A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1992
"Separate-subject" approach to knowledge and skills has little support in curriculum research; reflects specialized, Eurocentric view of knowledge organization; and contradicts real-life information usage. Subject-wheel approach is one way to pursue connections. Integrative curriculum is more challenging, because it must be planned by…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Hunter, Gregory Scott – NASSP Bulletin, 1978
Young people must become actively involved in identifying and developing alternative energy sources. Suggestions are offered for projects, activities, and further reading. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Conservation Education, Curriculum Development, Depleted Resources
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Bragaw, Don – NASSP Bulletin, 1991
Recognizing that the public good is a key concept for children now and in the future, educators call for discussion and investigation of public issues and student involvement in them. Cites programs in New York and Minnesota. Lists sources of classroom social studies materials. (MLF)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Programs, Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials
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Tubbs, Mary P.; Beane, James A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1982
Responses to a national survey of 233 high school principals about the degree of involvement of various school personnel in five decision areas suggest that only building administrators and teachers have high degrees of involvement in decision areas. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Media Selection
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McPherson, Philip Eby – NASSP Bulletin, 1982
Provides a profile of American schools in foreign countries, with particular attention to their similarities and dissimilarities to stateside counterparts. Makes a case for unique opportunities for international understanding. (Author/WD)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
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King, Margaret – NASSP Bulletin, 1991
Principals should delegate the responsibility for research-based curriculum and instructional improvement to career (effective) teachers. Guidelines for planning cooperative in-service education workshops are provided, along with advice concerning goals, target audience, agenda, incentives, estimated budget, and program evaluation approaches. (MLH)
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Curriculum Development, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
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Streshly, William – NASSP Bulletin, 1992
Twenty-first century principals will play a vital role in curriculum and staff development. Principals must be prepared to revitalize teachers' energies by mastering and using powerful, research-based strategies, including establishing a common vision, focusing on instructional improvement and accountability, creating a collegial, participatory…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrator Role, Collegiality, Community Involvement
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Schubert, William H. – NASSP Bulletin, 1991
The most fundamental curriculum question is "What is most worthwhile to know and experience?" A democratic orientation leads to answers to nine other questions relating curriculum planning to a goal of personal and social growth. (nine references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Democratic Values, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
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Williams, Wendy M. – NASSP Bulletin, 1998
School violence is more likely in schools located in high-crime areas, in large schools with large classes, in schools containing a large percentage of male students, and in schools with weak administrators. The "Practical Intelligence" curriculum enables middle-school youths who are not classically successful students to make a contribution and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Curriculum Development, High Risk Students, Homicide