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English, Kenneth; Edwards, Mary – 1989
During the 1988-89 school year, the Kaufman Independent School District (Texas) developed a model program for students at risk of dropping out of school. The program linked a current basic skills instructional program, a vocational education program, and an at-risk program. The goal of TAPS (To Allow Pupils to Succeed) was to produce high school…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Education, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Holmes, Wendell P., Jr. – American School Board Journal, 1986
Describes 11 effective steps taken by the Duval County (Florida) school board to improve the academic achievement of minority students, as measured by the Stanford Achievement Test. Programs include eliminating social promotion, developing tests of essential skills and minimum skills, involving the family, and helping with personal problems. (IW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, Community Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education
