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Jacobs, Howard L. – Contemporary Education, 1988
The current climate for excellence in education has set off a wave of reactions, especially in the demand for accountability based on the assessment of students' academic performance. The effects on one school district's summer school curriculum, and its implications for teachers, are discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education