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Peer reviewedLawson, Hal A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1999
Full-service community schools may be the most popular examples of public school transformation. The success formula features interventionist, "wrap-around services" for individuals, children, and families. From this model and its lessons arises another model that stresses interdependence, collaboration, and enlightened self-interest.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBettica, Annemarie – NASSP Bulletin, 1996
The Manhattanville (New York) College Neuroscience Outreach Program is a research-based effort that presents different topics in neuroscience to science students in local middle schools. The program aims to provide a forum for curriculum development and teaching, enhance a cooperative internal community, and increase student awareness of the…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, College Students, Cooperative Programs, Graduate Students
Peer reviewedEmbriano, Anthony J.; Ryan, Mark J. – NASSP Bulletin, 1995
Recognizing the potential of combining interdisciplinary methods with block program scheduling to serve underachieving high schoolers, the East Manhattan Outreach Center's staff initiated such a program in 1993. Students were block-programmed, using four classes of 28 pupils each enrolled in six courses. The program stressed small-group activities…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Dropout Prevention, High Schools, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedSimon, Beth S. – NASSP Bulletin, 2001
Study of high school, family, and community partnerships is based on reports from 11,000 high school parents and 1,000 high school principals. Findings revealed that regardless of students' background and prior achievement, various parenting, volunteering, and home-learning activities positively influenced student grades, course credits completed,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Family Involvement, High School Seniors
Direct linkOwings, William A.; Kaplan, Leslie S. – NASSP Bulletin, 2004
Education improves an individual's and a community's standard of living. In a time when education funding is insufficient for schools to meet high quality standards, principals are in a unique position to influence their community to fully support state and local school budgets. By using data to show education's positive influence on human capital…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Human Capital, Principals, School Funds
Peer reviewedCawelti, Gordon – NASSP Bulletin, 1995
A 1993 National Study of High School Restructuring surveyed principals of 3,380 high schools concerning restructuring elements being used. Although 10-15% of U.S. schools are being restructured, few are simultaneously employing key elements (performance standards, authentic assessment, interdisciplinary curriculum, school-based decision making,…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Strategies, Community Involvement, Curriculum Development
