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Wilkinson, David; Spano, Sedra G. – 1991
GENESYS is a GENeric Evaluation SYStem for data collection and evaluation through computer technology. GENESYS gathers and reports the standard information (student characteristics, achievement, attendance, discipline, grades/credits, dropouts, and retainees) for specific groups of students. In the Austin (Texas) Independent School District's…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Bilingual Education, Data Collection, Databases
Alkin, Marvin; And Others – 1983
This is one part of an evaluation of the Los Angeles Unified School District's Predominantly Hispanic, Black, Asian, and Other Non-Anglo (PHBAO) student integration programs. The evaluation is based on data collected from staff, students, and parents during 1982-83 at schools that are at least 70% non-Anglo. This volume contains the last three of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Busing, Desegregation Effects
San Diego City Schools, CA. – 1979
This report summarizes programs under the Plan for Racial Integration which was developed by the San Diego, California, Unified School District to alleviate the racial isolation of minority students in the district's public schools. Described are elementary and secondary school integration programs, including magnet programs, learning centers, and…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Desegregation Methods, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education
Evans, Charles L. – 1977
Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) students scoring at the 77%ile and above were exposed to three different treatments: (1) a Magnet Plan involving the reassignment of students and teachers to special schools; (2) a Vanguard Plan for students and teachers within a school; and (3) unspecified instructional enrichment provided in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academically Gifted, Achievement Tests, Advanced Programs
Solomon, Gwen – Electronic Learning, 1987
Describes magnet high school which was created in California to meet desegregation requirements and emphasizes computer technology. Highlights include local computer networks that connect science and music labs, the library/media center, business computer lab, writing lab, language arts skills lab, and social studies classrooms; software; teacher…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, High Schools
Flaxman, Erwin; Guerrero, Anabelle; Gretchen, Denise – 1997
The effects of attending an urban career magnet high school were examined by comparing the career development of 51 graduates of 4 career magnet high schools and 59 graduates of 4 comprehensive high schools in a large city. Subjects were drawn from a database through a random assignment and matching process. All 110 graduates were surveyed using…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Career Development, Comparative Analysis, Education Work Relationship

Martinez, Valerie J.; And Others – Social Science Quarterly, 1995
Reveals that, among a low-income Latino population, parents who participate in school choice programs share significant characteristics. These include mother's education, high parental involvement, and higher education expectations. Characteristics remained the same for parents choosing private or public schools. (MJP)
Descriptors: Blacks, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Improvement, Educational Opportunities

Rezba, Richard J.; And Others – Science Scope, 1992
Presents three typical lab activities involving the breathing rate of fish, the behavior of electromagnets, and tests for water hardness to demonstrate how labs can be modified to teach process skills. Discusses how basic concepts about experimentation are developed and ways of generating and improving science experiments. Includes a laboratory…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Acids, Biological Sciences, Chemistry
Klopfenstein, Kristin – Economics of Education Review, 2004
Black and Hispanic high school students enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) courses at approximately half the rate of white students. This paper develops a microeconomic model of the AP participation decision and finds that low income is the single most important factor behind the minority AP participation gap. In addition, minority students enroll…
Descriptors: Student Participation, White Students, Low Income Groups, Magnet Schools
Ayers, Don; And Others – 1992
This study conducted a statistical analysis to look at the participation and achievement of Black, Hispanic, and female secondary education students in mathematics, science, and advanced technology programs in schools in Virginia, compared to those of White students and male students. In particular, the study applied descriptive and inferential…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, Enrollment, Females

Atwater, Jay – 1991
Two Computers Unlimited elementary magnet schools have completed their first year of operation as part of the Long-Range Magnet School Plan in the Kansas City School District. The curriculum for the Computers Unlimited theme emphasizes basic skills, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. This formative evaluation report addresses the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Critical Thinking

Moore, William P. – 1991
This report documents the progress made by the Faxon Montessori Magnet School in Kansas City, Missouri, during the three years of its implementation of the Montessori philosophy. During the 1990-91 school year, the school served children from three years of age through third grade. School enrollment information was analyzed and data were obtained…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary School Students, Enrollment, Language Skills
Clay, Phyllis L. – 1991
The results of the achievement and enrollment study are reported for six elementary foreign language magnet programs that were implemented as part of the desegregation plan in Kansas City, Missouri. In addition to the foundation curriculum, two goals are emphasized: teaching foreign language and exposing students to foreign cultures. Three strands…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Enrollment
Rossell, Christine H. – 1990
This book addresses issues in the field of school desegregation and public policy and compares the desegregation effectiveness of voluntary plans with magnet schools to mandatory reassignment plans with magnet schools. Issues addressed include: (1) how school desegregation plans have evolved over time; (2) how one measures the desegregation…
Descriptors: Blacks, Comparative Analysis, Desegregation Methods, Educational Policy
Alabama State Dept. of Education, Montgomery. – 1989
The purpose of this curriculum guide is to help teachers implement the Alabama Course of Study: Science. The major emphasis of the guide is to provide student-oriented, hands-on activities that engage students in "sciencing" behaviors. This guide has to major components, the table of contents and the activities. The table of contents…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Animals, Career Awareness, Chemistry