50 Ways to Close the Achievement Gap
- ISBN-10
- 1452208468
- ISBN-13
- 9781452208466
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 336
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-09-26
- Publisher
- Corwin Press
- Authors
- Carolyn J. Downey, Betty E. Steffy, Fenwick W. English
Description
Clear, updated guidelines for increasing academic performance and providing educational equity for all students! This revised guide outlines 50 strategies for developing high-performing schools. Emphasizing educational parity for all students, the book is organized around six 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
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