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Peer reviewedBlank, Rolf K.; Engler, Pamela – ERS Spectrum, 1992
Students are taking more science and mathematics courses in high schools, and the data suggest that state policies are related to the increased enrollments. State graduation requirements have had limited success in increasing study of more advanced science and mathematics. NAEP proficiency scores for 17 and 19 year olds have increased…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Education, Educational Change, High School Students
Download full textBoeck, Debora – Washington State School Directors' Association (NJ1), 2002
This guide presents some of the best thinking about the difficult and puzzling work of improving student achievement. Taken as whole, it gives a complete picture of what it will take to close the achievement gap. It contains background, findings, and key policy recommendations from a 22-month study conducted by the Washington State School…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Academic Achievement, Administrator Guides, Administrative Principles
