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Download full textD'Amico, Joseph J.; Corcoran, Thomas B. – 1985
The impact of testing and promotion standards on students in urban schools was discussed by urban school superintendents from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Pointing to research that suggests that standards alone are not enough to boost achievement, many educators recommend coupling more rigorous standards with appropriate remedial programs, staff…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Dropouts
