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Perreault, George – American School Board Journal, 2000
Criticizes Jay Mathews'"Newsweek" article ranking the 100 "best" American high schools by a Challenge Index dividing the number of advanced placement/international baccalaureate tests taken by the number of graduating seniors. Clifford Adelman's research on good academic content and good teachers provides more useful criteria.…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Educational Quality, Evaluation Criteria, High Schools
