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Levine, Marsha – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1986
When one student tutors another, both gain. This article (1) recounts the origins of peer tutoring; (2) summarizes the relevant research; and (3) describes three programs around the country where tutoring is applied to computer education, hands-on science lessons, and basic skills instruction. (LHW)
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Peer Teaching
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Umana, Roseann F.; Schwebel, Andrew I. – Community Mental Health Journal, 1974
In a study of academic and behavioral changes in tutored inner-city children, the positive effects of a support system for tutors and the importance of considering motivational variables in designing adequate controls were highlighted. (EH)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Control Groups, Educational Improvement, Inner City
Ashby, Nicole, Ed. – US Department of Education, 2007
"The Achiever" is a monthly newsletter designed expressly for parents and community leaders. Each issue contains news and information about school improvement in the United States. Highlights of this issue include: (1) Fifth Anniversary for "No Child Left Behind"; (2) Empowering Parents: Response Soars for Supplemental…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, International Education, Parent Participation, Newsletters