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Showing 1 to 20 of 28 for “"School improvement programs"”.
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Effects of Problem Solving Team Processes on Student Outcomes
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Challenges faced by schools for continuing education in providing quality education : a case study of Mazabuka School for Continuing Education
… this study was to investigate the challenges the Schools for Continuing Education face in provision of quality education to learners and to find possible solutions to improve and mitigate challenges so as to have quality education. Three objectives guided the study namely; to establish how the …
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Managing performance through achievement impact presentations
… Kimberly M. Despite numerous efforts to improve schools and districts across the country, a significant number of students continue to be left behind. Increased accountability pressures require that district leaders seek ways to monitor achievement and organize systems that promote progress, …
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A longitudinal study of the Educational Advancement Alliance, Inc. afterschool and summer enrichment programs
… is the impact of supplemental educational programs. In an effort to address issues of academic skill deficiencies and college preparedness, the Educational Advancement Alliance (EAA) was founded in 1990.</p> <p>The intent of this study was to quantitatively evaluate the impact of the …
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Lessons From A Rural Georgia School on Developing Successful Professional Learning Communities
The literature on educational leadership and school change recognizes clearly the influence of the principal on whether or not change will occur in the school. It seems clear that transforming the school organization into a professional learning community can be done only with the sanction of the …
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Sustainability of a comprehensive school reform model from the perspectives of three participating principals
School reform is a deliberate process that requires a strong commitment at all levels. The school leader plays a crucial role in establishing a vision and nurturing an environment that facilitates reform efforts. School reform efforts have witnessed a change in the role of the elementary principal …
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K-8 reconfiguration of a middle school and its impact on the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment
… effectiveness of the reconfiguration of a middle school to a K-8 building and its impact on the eighth grade students and their performance on the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (GEPA) test using a method of inquiry design. This study addresses (a) the change agents and how to handle them and …
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Attributes of Successful School Improvement Teams: Participants' Perspective
… political and economic pressure being placed on school districts, it is imperative for school leaders to implement initiatives which will contribute to the school improvement process. Better utilization of administrators and faculty is key to the efficient and effective implementation of school …
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Teachers' perceptions of the essential features of whole school development / organisation : towards a model for intervention
… teachers' perceptions of the elements of whole school development and the extent to which certain essential features of such development are associated with school effectiveness. The study aims at determining the extent to which school effectiveness is associated with the following four elements …
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An Empirical Study Of The Promise And Effectiveness Of Teachers From Professional Development Vs. Traditional Models Of Education
Teacher preparatory programs need to evaluate their programs to determine if they are producing highly effective teachers. This study utilized the professional development school (PDS) program versus the traditional program to determine if there was a difference in the promise and effectiveness of …
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Building school connections through integrating extracurricular programs
… evaluate its effectiveness on improving middle school students' emotional connectedness to the school. The integrated extracurricular program provided an opportunity for a diverse group of students to work cooperatively as a team toward a common goal.</p> <p>The program's first extracurricular …
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Principals', educators' and parents' partnership in creating a culture of teaching and learning in schools
… creating a culture of teaching and learning in schools. The fIrst aim was to ascertain the extent to which parents, educators and principals play a partnership role in creating a culture of teaching and learning. The second aim was to ascertain the extent to which parents, educators and …
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Comprehensive School Improvement Mandates : The Challenge For Iowa's Small Schools
… suspected legislative biases against small schools; (2) leadership provided the supports to facilitate successful implementation; (3) HF 2272 did not hinder community relations and perhaps enhanced them; (4)assessment became more formalized and districts more data-driven; (5) barriers of …
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Has the adoption of whole school reform benefitted eighth grade students at Cantrell Middle School?
… describe and evaluate the effectiveness of Whole School Reform on the delivery of instructional services to eighth graders using a community-based action research design. The study will result in a feasibility report to inform parents, teachers, students, administrators, and board members. The use …
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