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Peer reviewedWielemans, Willy – European Journal of Education, 1991
After 20 years of experience, comprehensive education in Belgium is characterized by many compromises. Pedagogically, positive results have been achieved. Curricular and structural reforms have been largely successful. However, too much is being expected of it as a lever for social change, and the system may fail as a result. (MSE)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Role, Comprehensive Programs, Curriculum Development
Direct linkAguilar, Cynthia Mata; Morocco, Catherine Cobb; Parker, Caroline E.; Zigmond, Naomi – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2006
Middletown High School is a comprehensive high school with 1,970 students, located in the environs of Washington, DC. It is distinguished by an open enrollment policy for all courses; a strong emphasis on inclusion of students with learning disabilities (LD) in general education classrooms; block scheduling that allows for more in-depth and…
Descriptors: High Schools, Equal Education, Academic Achievement, Comprehensive Programs
