Raising the Educational Achievement of Secondary School Students - Volume 1 Summary of Promising Practices - 1995

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References

The following lists include research used to prepare each chapter of this Idea Book.

Introduction

Zeldin, S., Rubenstein, M. C., Bogart, J., Tashjian, M. D., & McCollum, H. (1991, October). Chapter 1 beyond the elementary grades: A report on project design and instruction. Washington, DC: Policy Studies Associates.

Strengthening and Enriching the Secondary School Curriculum

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California High School Task Force. (1992). Second to none: A vision of the new California high school. Sacramento, CA: Author.

California State Board of Education. (1987). English-language arts framework. Sacramento, CA: California Department of Education.

Conrad, D., & Hedin, D. (1991, June). School-based community service: What we know from research and theory. Phi Delta Kappan, 72(10), 743-749.

Finn, J. D. (1989). Withdrawing from school. Review of Educational Research, 59(2), 117-142.

Gamoran, A. (1993, November). Alternative uses of ability grouping in secondary schools: Can we bring high-quality instruction to low-ability classes? American Journal of Education, 102, 1-22.

Gamoran, A. (1992, October). Is ability grouping equitable? Educational Leadership, 50(2), 11-17.

Hamilton, S. F. (1986). Raising standards and reducing dropout rates. Teachers College Record, 87(3), 410-429.

Hamilton, S. F., & Hamilton, M. A. (1992, March). Mentoring programs: Promise and paradox. Phi Delta Kappan, 73(7), 546-550.

Kendall, J. C. & Associates. (1990). Combining service and learning: A resource book for community and public service, Volume 1. Raleigh, NC: National Society for Internships and Experiential Education.

Knapp, M. S., Shields, P. M., & Turnbull, B. J. (1992). Academic challenge for the children of poverty: Summary report 1992. Office of Policy and Planning, U.S. Department of Education.

Knapp, M. S., & Turnbull, B. J. (1990, January). Better schooling for the children of poverty: Alternatives to conventional wisdom. Office of Planning, Budget & Evaluation, U.S. Department of Education.

Means, B., & Knapp, M. S. (1991, December). Cognitive approaches to teaching advanced skills to educationally disadvantaged students. Phi Delta Kappan, 73(4), 282-289.

Mehan, H. (1991). Sociological foundations supporting the study of cultural diversity: Research report: 1. Washington, DC: Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.

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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (1989, March). Curriculum and evaluation standards for school mathematics. Reston, VA: Author.

Newmann, F. M., & Wehlage, G. G. (1993, April). Standards of authentic instruction. Educational Leadership, 50(7), 8-12.

Newmann, F. M. (Ed.). (1992). Student engagement and achievement in American secondary schools. New York: Teachers College Press.

Newmann, F. N. (1989, February). Student engagement and high school reform. Educational Leadership, 70(6), 51-53.

Newmann, F. N. (1988, January). Can depth replace coverage in the high school curriculum? Phi Delta Kappan, 69(5), 345-348.

Nystrand, M., & Gamoran, A. (1991, October). Instructional discourse, student engagement, and literature achievement. Research in the Teaching of English, 25(3), 261-290.

Oakes, J., & Lipton, M. (1992, February). Detracking schools: Early lessons from the field. Phi Delta Kappan, 73(6), 448-454.

Oakes, J. (1985). Keeping track: How schools structure inequality. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.

Pelavin, S., & Kane, M. (1989). Changing the odds: Factors increasing access to college. New York: The College Board.

Schneider, J. M. (1989). Tracking: A national perspective. Equity and Choice, 6(1), 11-17.

Slavin, R. E. (1991). Synthesis of research on cooperative learning. Educational Leadership, 48(5), 71-82.

Veves, M. (1989). Beyond tracking: A teacher's view. Equity and Choice, 6(1), 18-22.

Wheelock, A. (1992). Crossing the tracks: How "untracking" can save American schools. New York: The New Press.

Wehlage, G., Rutter, R., Smith, G., Lesko, N., & Fernandez, R. (1989). Reducing the risk: Schools as communities of support. Philadelphia, PA: The Falmer Press.

Adapting Organizations to Increase Learning

Bryk, A. S., & Thum, Y. M. (1989). The effects of high school organization on dropping out: An exploratory investigation. American Educational Research Journal, 26, 353-383.

California High School Task Force. (1992). Second to none: A vision of the new California high school. Sacramento, CA: Author.

Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development. (1989, June). Turning points: Preparing American youth for the 21st century. Washington, DC: Author.

Cuban, L. (1989, February). At-risk students: What teachers and principals can do. Educational Leadership, 29(32), 10-13.

Hamilton, S. F. (1986). Raising standards and reducing dropout rates. Teachers College Record, 87 (3), 410-429.

Howley, C. B. (1989, May). What is the effect of small-scale schooling on student achievement? Washington, DC: Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.

Lee, V. E., Bryk, A. S., & Smith, J. B. (1993). The organization of effective secondary schools. In L. Darling-Hammond (Ed.), Review of research in education, volume 19 (pp. 171-267). Washington, DC: American Educational Research Association.

Mann, D. (1986). Can we help dropouts: Thinking about the undoable. Teachers College Record, 87(3), 307-323.

McLaughlin, M. W., Talbert, J., Kahne, J., & Powell, J. (1990, November). Constructing a personalized school environment. Phi Delta Kappan, 72(3), 230-235.

National Center for Education Statistics. (1993). Digest of Education Statistics. Washington, DC: Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.

Newmann, F. M. (Ed.). (1992). Student engagement and achievement in American secondary schools. New York: Teachers College Press.

Nickle, M. N., Flynt, F. C., Poynter, S. D., & Rees, J. A., Jr. (1990, October). Does it make a difference if you change the structure? School within a school. Phi Delta Kappan, 72(2), 148-152.

North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. (1992). Source book on school and district size, cost, and quality. Washington, DC: Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.

Pallas, A. M. (1988, Summer). School climate in American high schools. Teachers College Record, 89(4), 541-554.

Talbert, J. E. (1990, April). School policies that enable success with at-risk students: A bottom-up, backward-mapping approach. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston, MA.

Wehlage, G., Rutter, R., Smith, G., Lesko, N., & Fernandez, R. (1989). Reducing the risk: Schools as communities of support. Philadelphia, PA: The Falmer Press.

Wehlage, G. G., Rutter, R. A., & Turnbaugh, A. (1987, March). A program model for at-risk high school students. Educational Leadership, 44(6), 70-73.

Linking Schooling to the Future

Alliance for Achievement. Walking the talk: Increasing educational options for southern youth. Chapel Hill, NC: MDC, Inc.

Bottoms, G. (1993). Redesigning and refocusing high school vocational studies. Atlanta, GA: Southern Regional Education Board.

Burnett, G. (1992, December). Career academies: Educating urban students for career success. Washington, DC: Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.

Grubb, W. N. (1994, August 3). True reform or tired retread? Education Week, 13(40), 68.

Hamilton, S. F., & Hamilton, M. A. (1992, March). Mentoring programs: Promise and paradox. Phi Delta Kappan, 73(7), 546-550.

Neubauer, A. (1986). Philadelphia high school academies. Educational Horizon, 65(1), 16-19.

Pauly, E., Kopp, H., & Haimson, J. (1994, January). Home-grown lessons: Innovative programs linking work and high school. New York: Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation.

Reisner, E. R., McNeil, P. W., Adelman, N. E., Kulick, C. D., Hallock, R. V., & Leighton, M. S. (1993, November). Using youth apprenticeship to improve the transition to work: An evaluation of system development in eight states. Washington, DC: Policy Studies Associates.

The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills. (1991, June). What work requires of schools: A SCANS report for America 2000. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Labor.

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Creating Networks of Support for Students

Becher, R. (1984). Parent involvement: A review of research and principles of successful practice. Washington, DC: National Institute of Education.

Clark, R. (1989). The role of parents in ensuring education success in school restructuring efforts. Washington, DC: Council of Chief State School Officers.

Comer, J. P. (1987). New Haven's school-community connection. Educational Leadership, 13(16), 163-166.

Firestone, W. A., & Rosenblum, S. (1988). Building commitment in urban high schools. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 10(4), 285-299.

Funkhouser, J. E., Humphrey, D. C., Panton, K. L. M., & Rosenthal, E. D. (1992, April). Research review: Educational uses of time. Washington, DC: Policy Studies Associates.

Greenbaum, S., Turner, B., & Stephens, R. B. (1989, September). Set straight on bullies. Malibu, CA: National School Safety Center.

Hamilton, S. F., & Hamilton, M. A. (1992, March). Mentoring programs: Promise and paradox. Phi Delta Kappan, 73 (7), 546-550.

Henderson, A. T., & Berla, N. (1994). A new generation of evidence: The family is critical to student achievement. Washington, DC: National Committee for Citizens in Education.

Keith, T. Z., & Keith, P. B. (1993). Integrating services for children and families: Understanding the past to shape the future. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.

Kirst, M. W. (1991, April). Improving children's services. Phi Delta Kappan, 72(8), 615-618.

Lee, V. E., Bryk, A. S., & Smith, J. B. (1993). The organization of effective secondary schools. In L. Darling-Hammond (Ed.), Review of research in education, volume 19 (pp. 171-267). Washington, DC: American Educational Research Association.

McLaughlin, M. W., & Shields, P. M. (1987, October). Involving low-income parents in the schools: A role for policy? Phi Delta Kappan, 69(2), 156-160.

Melaville, A. I., Blank, M. J., & Asayesh, G. (1993, April). Together we can: A guide for crafting a profamily system of education and human services. Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.

Morrill, W. A., Reisner, E. R., Chimerine, C. B., & Marks, E. L. (1991). Collaborations that integrate services for children and families. Washington, DC: Mathtech, Inc. & Policy Studies Associates.

Pringle, B., Anderson, L. M., Rubenstein, M. C., & Russo, A. W. W. (1993). Peer tutoring and mentoring services for disadvantaged secondary school students: An evaluation of the secondary schools basic skills demonstration assistance program. Washington, DC: Office of Policy and Planning, U.S. Department of Education.

Rutherford, B., (Ed.). (1995, in press). Family/school partnerships. Columbus, OH: National Middle School Association.

U.S. Department of Education. (1994). Strong families, strong schools: Building community partnerships for learning. Washington, DC: Author.

Wehlage, G., Rutter, R., Smith, G., Lesko, N., & Fernandez, R. (1989). Reducing the risk: Schools as communities of support. Philadelphia, PA: The Falmer Press.

Wehlage, G. G., & Rutter, R. A. (1986). Dropping out: How much do schools contribute to the problem? Teachers College Record, 87(3), 374-392.

Wehlage, G., Smith, G., & Lipman, P. (1992, Spring). Restructuring urban schools: The New Futures experience. American Educational Research Journal, 29(1), 51-93.

Resources for Improvement

Adelman, N. E. (1991, June). Staff development for teachers of disadvantaged students. Washington, DC: Policy Studies Associates.

Cochran-Smith, M., & Lytle, S. L. (1993). Inside outside: Teacher research and knowledge. New York: Teachers College Press.

Cohen, D. K., McLaughlin, M. W., & Talbert, J. E. (Eds.). (1993). Teaching for understanding: Challenges for policy and practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

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Fullan, M. (1990). Staff development, innovation, and institutional development. In B. Joyce (Ed.), Changing school culture through staff development (pp. 3-25). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Fullan, M. (1991). The new meaning of educational change. New York: Teachers College Press.

Lieberman, A. (1990, March). Navigating the four c's: Building a bridge over troubled waters. Phi Delta Kappan, 71(7), 531-533.

Lieberman, A. (Ed.). (1988). Building a professional culture in schools. New York: Teachers College Press.

Little, J. W. (1993, Summer). Teachers' professional development in a climate of educational reform. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 15(2), 129-151.

Louis, K. S., & Miles, M. B. (1990). Improving the urban high school: What works and why. New York: Teachers College Press.

Maeroff, G. I. (1993, March). Building teams to rebuild schools. Phi Delta Kappan, 74(7), 512-519.

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Prestine, N. A. (1993). Shared decision making in restructuring essential schools: The role of the principal. Planning and Changing, 22(3-4), 160-177.

U.S. Department of Education. Changing schools: Insights. Washington, DC: Author.

Wasley, P. A. (1991). Teachers who lead: The rhetoric of reform and the realities of practice. New York: Teachers College Press.

Wheelock, A. (1992). Crossing the tracks: How "untracking" can save American schools. New York: The New Press.

General References

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Brandt, R. S. (Ed.). (1990, April). Restructuring schools: What's really happening? EducationalLeadership, 47(7), 4-76.

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Center on Organization and Restructuring of Schools. (1993). Bibliography on school restructuring. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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