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Download full textHughes, Georgia K. – Appalachia Educational Laboratory at Edvantia (NJ1), 2005
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) began, upon its institution in 2002, to hold states more directly accountable for the progress of all students, including students of color and students of low socioeconomic status (SES). These groups of students have historically performed less well than their White or upper-class peers. In 2001, prior…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Academic Achievement, African American Community, College Preparation
Poe, Elisabeth S.; And Others – 1984
This guide advocates an alliance among diverse groups for the purpose of decreasing the incidence of adolescent pregnancy and improving the outcome of pregnancies that do occur. It provides useful information for communities interested in developing pregnancy prevention activities. Statistics about adolescent pregnancies are given and the…
Descriptors: Abortions, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Adoption
