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Direct linkHurley, J. Casey; Proffit, Alvin C.; Vihnanek, Elizabeth M.; Moller, Gayle – High School Journal, 2004
Although criticized by many, the Boston Public (BP) television show raises important issues about the realities of high school life. At a time when educational policy makers see a need to improve student test scores, this show suggests that other issues are more important in the lives of modern high school students, teachers, and administrators.…
Descriptors: Programming (Broadcast), High School Students, Scores, Standardized Tests
