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Peer reviewedJohnson, Howard M. – NASSP Bulletin, 1982
Reviews recent trends in grade organization and factors to consider in examining changes at the district level. Cites the lack of empirical evidence supporting any one form of grade organization as a reason for the range of patterns found in American school districts. Offers guidelines for accomplishing grade organization change. (Author/WD)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Instructional Program Divisions
Peer reviewedValentine, Jerry W. – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
Discussion of five issues selected from National Association of Secondary School Principals' national study of middle level education and principalship. (DCS)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Extramural Athletics, Instructional Program Divisions, Instructional Systems
Peer reviewedHough, David – NASSP Bulletin, 1993
According to a 2-year study of over 1,500 middle-level classrooms in California and Missouri, most writing programs are not woven into the fabric of middle-school programs, practices, or policies. Programs are couched within the English/language arts curriculum. Four factors affect programs--teacher characteristics, commitment to middle-school…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Philosophy, Educational Policy, English Literature
