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Rosenkvist, Morten A. – OECD Publishing (NJ1), 2010
This report discusses the most relevant issues concerning using student test results in OECD countries. Initially the report provides an overview of how student test results are reported in OECD countries and how stakeholders in these countries use and perceive of the results. The report then reviews the literature relating to using student test…
Descriptors: Test Results, Foreign Countries, Accountability, Literature Reviews
Greenberg, Katherine H.; And Others – 1996
The Cognitive Enrichment Network Education Model (COGNET) is a program designed to enable children to achieve greater school success by establishing a school-based community of learners. This paper describes COGNET and presents several studies on its effectiveness. The paper begins with a discussion of the model's basic assumptions on child…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Involvement, Elementary Education, High Risk Students
Longo, Nicholas V.; Meyer, Ross P. – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland, 2006
In this working paper, the authors review the literature on college students' political attitudes and behaviors. It is hoped that this review will help to refine research questions and ultimately lead to a larger follow-up research study on college student political engagement. The literature review was based on the following three questions: (1)…
Descriptors: Politics, College Students, Democracy, Student Attitudes
Walker, Dean – OSSC Bulletin, 1995
The solution to the problem of violence in the schools lies not only in the protection of students, but the prevention of aggressive, antisocial behavior. This monograph is designed to help schools build a violence-prevention program from the ground up. Following the introduction, chapter 1 discusses how the causes and consequences of violence in…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Conflict Resolution, Counseling Services, Crime Prevention
Swick, Kevin J. – 1977
All facets of society--educators, citizens, students, legislators, and judges--are concerned about and interested in solving the problem of disruptive behavior in schools. The literature on the causes and effects of, and possible solutions to, the problem of disruptive behavior in the classroom focuses on the teacher, classroom climate,…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Attitude Measures, Behavior Problems
Randell, Shirley K. – 1979
Financial, educational, and political accountability issues involved in the Disadvantaged Schools Program, initiated by the Schools Commission to improve the learning outcomes of children from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds in Australia, are the focus of this paper. Consideration is given to the views of the Commission in its published…
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Involvement, Decision Making, Economically Disadvantaged