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Smit, Julie; Lesley, Mellinee; Baker-Beach, Whitney; Stewart, Elizabeth – Journal of Research in Reading, 2022
Background: This case study examined the consequences of a literacy initiative designed to improve writing instruction for a high school under pressure to increase standardised test scores or face government oversight. Realities of underperforming schools, such as interruptions to instructional time, a focus on formulaic essay writing and…
Descriptors: Writing Instruction, High School Students, Evidence Based Practice, College School Cooperation
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Wasburn-Moses, Leah; Noltemeyer, Amity L.; Schmitz, Kristin J. – Teacher Educator, 2015
The last several years have seen a dramatic increase in interest surrounding the role of clinical experiences in enhancing the learning of teacher candidates. Further, pressure has intensified to demonstrate the impact of teacher candidates on P-12 learners. With these goals in mind, a model alternative school/university partnership was created,…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Partnerships in Education, College School Cooperation, Teacher Education
Houston Independent School District, 2013
The Apollo 20 project was launched during the 2010-2011 school year to accelerate Houston Independent School District's (HISD's) efforts to improve student performance in every school and close the achievement gap districtwide. This partnership with EdLabs at Harvard University incorporates best practices from successful public and charter schools…
Descriptors: School Districts, Academic Achievement, Achievement Gap, Partnerships in Education