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Phi Delta Kappan, 1989
To address early care and education challenges, this article outlines some concrete strategies illustrated by several programs, including ALERTA (a multicultural, bilingual approach), the Maryland Certification-Accreditation Project, the High/Scope training of Teacher-Trainers System, a Florida community collaboration project, and the Kennedy…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Early Childhood Education, Educational Improvement, Multicultural Education
Garber, Michael P.; Heet, Justina A. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
Service learning holds tremendous potential for expanding and enriching children's education. However, community polarization can result when such programs are implemented in schools that are not freely chosen by families of children attending them. Parents must be allowed to choose schools reflecting their priorities and beliefs. (MLH)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Educational Benefits, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Attitudes
Wrobel, Gordon D. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1999
A Minnesota study showed that changing school starting times to accommodate adolescent sleep patterns profoundly affected many families. Implementation processes substantially influenced how families received changes. Policy makers should inform and involve all stakeholders, allow ample time, provide research-based justifications, support…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Involvement, Economic Factors, Educational Policy
Robinson, Daimar – Phi Delta Kappan, 1982
After recognizing the failures of the educational system to meet student needs, the Utah State Board of Education mandated annually reviewed individual education plans, modeled on those required under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, for all students. This article reviews this program, its implementation, and its accomplishments.…
Descriptors: Career Education, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Education Programs
Oakes, Jeannie; Quartz, Karen Hunter; Ryan, Steve; Lipton, Martin – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
While studying 16 middle schools engaged in "Turning Points" reforms, authors confronted a contradictory American culture that embraces democratic ends for schools, but resists democratic means to achieve them. Three demographically different schools struggled and compromised to incorporate civic virtue, thematic learning, social…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Competition, Democratic Values, Educational Change