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Download full textMupfumira, Isabel Makwara; Nyaruwata, Leonora T. – Asian Journal of Contemporary Education, 2021
The purpose of this research was to conduct an analysis of the challenges faced in the teaching and learning of Textiles in the primary school curriculum in Masvingo district Zimbabwe. The study was informed and guided by two theories namely the concernsbased adoption model (CBAM) and the pragmatist's theory. A qualitative case study design was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Textiles Instruction, Elementary Education, Program Effectiveness
Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2020
In 2017 Georgia instituted a flexibility policy through which school districts enter into performance contracts with the state that grant districts waivers from state rules and allow schools and districts greater autonomy. In exchange, schools and districts must meet academic performance targets. The performance contracts are intended to…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, School Districts, Accountability, Performance Contracts
Williams, Ryan; Rudo, Zena; Austin, Megan – Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2020
In 2007 Georgia instituted a flexibility policy through which school districts enter into performance contracts with the state, receiving waivers from state rules, provisions, and guidelines in exchange for agreeing to meet annual accountability targets. The performance contracts are intended to incentivize innovations that increase achievement…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, School Districts, Accountability, Performance Contracts
Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2020
These are the appendixes for the report, "District Changes in Student Achievement and Local Practice under Georgia's District and School Flexibility Policy." Five appendixes are included in the document: (1) About the study; (2) Data and methods; (3) Supporting analysis; (4) Survey instrument; and (5) Interview protocol. [For the full…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, School Districts, Accountability, Performance Contracts
Marinell, William H.; Coca, Vanessa M. – Online Submission, 2013
This paper synthesizes findings from the Research Alliance's investigation of teacher turnover in New York City's public middle schools. These years are widely recognized as a critical turning point for students, and the NYC Department of Education (DOE) is pursuing a range of middle school improvement initiatives. The stability of the middle…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Work Environment, Human Resources, Middle School Teachers
Webre, Elizabeth C. – Online Submission, 2011
An annotated list of children's books published within the last 15 years and related to Louisiana culture, environment, and economics are linked to the Louisiana Content Standards. Readability levels of selected books are included, providing guidance as to whether a book is appropriate for independent student use. The thirty-three books listed are…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Readability, Academic Standards, State Standards
Council of the Great City Schools, 2008
This report describes statistical indicators developed by the Council of the Great City Schools and its member districts to measure big-city school performance on a range of operational functions in business, finance, human resources and technology. The report also presents data city-by-city on those indicators. This is the second time that…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Program Effectiveness, Human Resources, School Districts
