Descriptor
| Dropout Rate | 1 |
| High Risk Students | 1 |
| Learning Strategies | 1 |
| Minority Groups | 1 |
| School Schedules | 1 |
| Secondary Education | 1 |
| Time Management | 1 |
| Time on Task | 1 |
Source
| NASSP Bulletin | 1 |
Author
| Ryan, Mark Edward | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedRyan, Mark Edward – NASSP Bulletin, 1991
To serve at-risk minority students better, secondary schools should exchange the usual six-period daily schedule for an intensive, single-subject format (similar to summer school) during the typical 36-week calendar. One immediate advantage of using intensive three-week sessions for each subject is increasing time spent on academics. (six…
Descriptors: Dropout Rate, High Risk Students, Learning Strategies, Minority Groups
