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Raywid, Mary Anne – Phi Delta Kappan, 2001
A youngster failing to thrive in one environment needs an alternative learning situation. Research shows that small, personalized schools offering authentic, engaging curricula are essential for reaching unsuccessful learners. The test-score craze can be contained by publicizing other numbers regarding consequences: absence rates, dropouts,…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Accountability, Attendance, Diversity (Student)
