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Diversity as an Avenue to Excellence.
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Bloomer, Joan M. – Clearing House, 1986
Echoes the recommendation in "An Agenda for Excellence at the Middle Level" that junior high schools and middle schools recognize and accommodate their socially, physically, and mentally diverse populations. (SRT)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Cognitive Development, Educational Environment, Intermediate Grades
The Reality of Diversity at the Middle Level.
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Maynard, Glenn – Clearing House, 1986
Argues that building respect for the core value of diversity should be a prime motivation and consideration in determining the instructional programs as well as the governance of the classroom and activities of the middle level school. (SRT)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Cognitive Development, Educational Environment, Intermediate Grades
Editorial.
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Toepfer, Conrad F., Jr.; And Others – Clearing House, 1986
Discusses some of the factors that parents and laypersons need to consider about the needs of children in the years between elementary and high school. (SRT)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Family School Relationship
The Best of Times, The Worst of Times.
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Drinkard, Barbara Parr – Clearing House, 1986
Discusses the needs of adolescents and how teachers should accommodate these needs in order to encourage learning and to make their job easier. (SRT)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education