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Elam, Stanley | 1 |
Nathan, Joe | 1 |
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Nathan, Joe – Phi Delta Kappan, 1987
Reviews current efforts in the movement for providing parents and students school selection choices. Benefits resulting from school choice include: dropout reduction, increased achievement, more parental involvement, racial integration, and improved morale. Outlines the features of a desirable choice plan and the prospects for development of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Dropout Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, Nontraditional Education
Buie, James – Phi Delta Kappan, 1987
To counter the teenage pregnancy epidemic, sex education should be expanded to a twelve year learning program. Schools must develop imaginative and innovative programs geared to their individual and community needs. School-based medical clinics and special programs for pregnant and parenting teens may be necessities in some communities. (MD)
Descriptors: Contraception, Dropout Prevention, Early Parenthood, Elementary Secondary Education
Elam, Stanley – Phi Delta Kappan, 1970
A detailed account of Texarkana schools' performance contract with private industry. (MF)
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Educational Innovation, Evaluation Methods, Industry