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Baenen, Nancy, Ed. – Wake County Public School System, 2009
Significant attention and resources have been focused on reforming high schools to enhance graduation rates. The research literature supports the following practices: (1) For struggling students, accurate identification and intensive instructional, monitoring, and counseling support; (2) For 9th graders, transition activities, personalization, and…
Descriptors: Best Practices, High School Graduates, Academic Support Services, Educational Change
Appalachia Educational Lab., Charleston, WV. – 1997
Studies indicate that information provided by students may contribute to successful implementation of educational innovations, but educators seldom seek out student perspectives. In April and May 1997, over 160 high school students participated in 16 focus groups in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The students were primarily…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Block Scheduling, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change