EDUCATION | EDUCATION

50 Ways to Close the Achievement Gap

Third Edition
Carolyn J. Downey | Betty E. Steffy | William K. Poston, Jr | Fenwick W. English
  • Pages 336
  • Copyright 2009
  • Product Code 9781412958981 ( MR #050620 )

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Clear, updated guidelines for increasing academic performance and providing educational equity for all students!

Confronting gaps in school achievement requires a systematic examination of the entire school system and a comprehensive problem-solving approach. Written for school leaders, this completely revised and expanded edition outlines 50 detailed, researched-based strategies for developing high-performing schools.
 
Emphasizing the provision of equal educational opportunities for all learners, this book is organized around six critical standards:
 
  • Teach a well-crafted, focused, valid, and clear curriculum
  • Align assessments, programs, and instructional resources with curriculum
  • Promote student equality and equity
  • Focus on mastery learning and effective teaching strategies
  • Provide resources for establishing curriculum expectations, monitoring, and accountability
  • Institute effective district and school planning, staff development, and resource allocation to create a quality learning environment
 
With field-tested best practices and an expanded bibliography and research base, this hands-on guide provides school leaders with strategies that give all learners the opportunity to succeed.

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