The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a computer-based reading intervention on the reading achievement of sixth grade students in one elementary school in a suburban school district located in the Midwest region of the United States. Data were collected through two district mandated reading assessments and a computer-based…

Examined the effect of the Alliance of Quality Schools project, a 5-year intervention for at-risk Florida students, on student reading performance after the 5th year. Effects on academic achievement for elementary and middle school students varied by grade level and year. The highest increase in student performance occurred in 4th grade for…

Children in Columbus, Ohio public schools participated in two nontraditional kindergarten programs during the 1986-1987 school year. Evaluations of the programs were undertaken to determine their success. One program involved a full day kindergarten that featured opportunities for increased personal and social development, as well as instruction…