Provides a critical appraisal of the current agitation for a 5-8 middle school organization. (LN)

Considers the value of teaching "Anne Frank" and suggests that the book be just a starting point for exposing readers to other views of the Holocaust. Annotated bibliographies are included for other personal accounts of the Holocaust, with appropriate grade levels indicated. (LRW)

The retrospective case study conducted in Israel was aimed at assessing students' and parents' views relating to grade skipping. It sheds light on authentic views and decision-making related to the processes and outcomes of grade skipping. The study sample comprised students (N=5) who had experienced grade skipping at different stages in their…

The District conducts a "cross-sectional" analysis of student dropouts annually; it examines dropout rates among students enrolled in various grades at one point in time. A "longitudinal" analysis, also conducted annually, tracks a group of students in the same grade or cohort over a period of several years. Each method…

Plagued by long-term poor student outcomes, a number of reforms have been implemented within the Philadelphia School District to improve performance, including the use of charter schools. The number of charter schools in Philadelphia has risen from four to more than 60 over the past decade, and these schools now serve over 30,000 students. Debate…

Reinforcement preferences were hypothesized to be dependent upon both the nature of the judging Ss and elementary, middle, or high school students. Evidence indicates a relationship between age or grade level of pupils and the perceived potency of possible reinforcers by teachers. Presented in part at American Psychological Association, Montreal,…

This publication is a guide to the terminology used to name Norwegian public educational institutions, both academic and vocational. For each type of school, listing is made by the Norwegian name and the following information is provided: English name equivalent, instructional level, normal age group served, duration of studies, terms used for…

Intended primarily for language teachers in underfinanced school districts or underdeveloped countries where educational resources are scarce, this article suggests ways and means of using material resources as instructional realia. The author proposes several principles on which the use of audiovisual materials in the classroom should be based.…

This document contains tables of data relating to the enrollment statistics for Montana Home Schools and Private Schools by county and grade range. The statistics relate to school years 2001-2002 through 2003-2004.

Educators from around the state, with the help of The Vermont Institutes, developed Vermont Health Grade Cluster Expectations as a means to identify the health content knowledge and skills expected of all students for local assessment required under Act 68. This work was accomplished using "Vermont's Framework of Standards and Learning…

Of the factors examined, only grade level was significant, with conformity to peer pressure highest in the second and third grades. (DP)

Points out weaknesses characteristic of current language textbooks and suggests that future textbooks will concentrate on culture, values, and interest areas. (RL)

Discusses a project which investigated the provision made in schools for students termed "the new sixth form." They are students continuing their full-time education beyond age 16 who are suited neither to A-level nor vocational training traditionally offered in further education. (Author/JOW)