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Roberts, Robin R.; Murray, Kenneth T. – International Journal of Educational Reform, 1995
Analyzes state statutes to determine which legislation mandating school reform had been enacted between 1987 and 1992. Findings suggest that the plethora of legislation will probably continue, that community involvement in education will probably expand, and that educators should prepare themselves for redefined educational goals and restructured…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Court Litigation, Educational Change, Educational Objectives
Owen, Jill Mirman; And Others – 1994
Many schools and states have moved in recent years to more "authentic" ways of assessing student learning. However, most assessments are essentially summative, one-shot measurement of outcomes. This book is based on the work of Designing Schools for Enhanced Learning, a group of schools and educators that have worked with the Regional…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Educational Assessment, Educational Environment, Educational Objectives
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Office of Elementary, Middle and Secondary Education. – 1991
New York's "New Compact for Learning" in public elementary middle, and secondary schools is described in this booklet. Educational principles and strategic objectives are described, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the state, students, parents, teachers, support staff, principals, school district administrators, community,…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Educational Cooperation, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1995
The Partnership Schools Initiative (PSI) originated among Texas schools in 1992 as a network to create an educational system for achieving excellence and equity for all students. Participants in the network developed a matrix to be used by schools embarking on restructuring efforts, which identifies what leaders of successful schools can do to…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Community Involvement, Educational Improvement, Educational Objectives
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. Office of Reform Assistance and Dissemination. – 1995
The Goals 2000: Educate America Act seeks to improve student achievement through high expectations for all; increase parent and community involvement in education; make schools safe, drug-free, and disciplined; upgrade teacher training and professional development; bring technology into the schools; support long-term and systemwide efforts; and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Community Involvement, Educational Improvement
Stedman, James B.; Riddle, Wayne C. – 1992
In 1990, President Bush and the nation's governors adopted six National Education Goals for the year 2000, calling for improvements in school readiness, high school graduation rates, curriculum mastery, math and science achievement, adult literacy and skills, and drug abuse and violence levels. Congress faces two overarching issues--identifying…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Educational Policy