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Boddie, Jackie L. – High School Magazine, 1997
Urban African American males face complex barriers to learning and achievement. A Washington, D.C., school has designed a ninth-grade program that effectively enhances youngsters' self-concept and allows them to succeed academically. Ninth graders attend most classes in the Annex, a personalized, caring environment that subverts negative aspects…
Descriptors: Black Students, Change Strategies, Grade 9, High Schools
Mahon, J. Patrick – High School Magazine, 1997
Captures the cooperative spirit of a suburban Georgia high school with 2,000 highly mobile students from 60 countries and speaking over 30 different languages. Staff work to counter stereotypical assumptions and use diversity as a positive resource for learning and promotion of individual excellence. Diversity-management strategies related to…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Diversity (Student), Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Environment
Alvoid, Kathy Lee – High School Magazine, 1999
A true leader is not grounded in control, but believes in shared decision making and power. Today's principals should develop leadership skills in others and let them help lead school reform. A Carrollton, Texas high school formed a leadership team comprising staff, students, parents, and the community. (MLH)
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Community Involvement, Educational Change, High Schools
