Facing the challenges of whole-school reform : New American Schools after a decade /

After a decade of studies, this report released in 2002, draws together RAND's research on New American Schools, highlighting the organizations significant contribution to comprehensive school reform and noting the challenges that came with implementing whole-school designs.

Detalhes bibliográficos
Main Authors: Berends, Mark, 1962- (Author), Bodilly, Susan J. (Author), Kirby, Sheila Nataraj, 1946- (Author)
Autor Corporativo: New American Schools (Organization)
Formato: Licensed eBooks
Idioma:inglês
Publicado em: Santa Monica, Calif. : Rand Education, 2002.
Acesso em linha:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=72772
Sumário:
  • Introduction
  • The development of New American Schools
  • Changes in NAS designs
  • Implementation of NAS designs during the scale-up phase
  • Implementation of NAS designs in a high-poverty district
  • NAS designs and academic achievement
  • The future of whole-school designs: conclusions, observations, and policy implications
  • Afterword
  • Appendix. Methodology for the studies on implementation and performance.