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Does cognitively focused instruction improve the academic performance of low-achieving students? Kearns, Devin M.; Fuchs, Douglas Report Mar 22, 2013 16679
Predicting eighth-grade algebra placement for students with individualized education programs. Faulkner, Valerie N.; Crossland, Cathy L.; Stiff, Lee V. Report Mar 22, 2013 8344
Revelations from the TIMSS: half or more of student achievement gains on NAEP are an illusion. Peterson, Paul E. Editorial Mar 22, 2013 636
What is an at-risk student? Mason, Karen Feb 1, 2013 514
Challenging stereotypes: methods of increasing Black male success in college continue to baffle educators. Ruffins, Paul Jan 31, 2013 1373
How do Soldiers' Deployments Affect Children's Academic Performance and Behavioral Health? Kirkland, Lynn Brief article Jan 1, 2013 262
A new theoretical perspective of cognitive abilities. Lynch, Sharon A.; Warner, Laverne Essay Nov 1, 2012 4193
Multiple goals in a Hong Kong Chinese educational context: an investigation of developmental trends and learning outcomes. Watkins, David; Hattie, John Report Nov 1, 2012 6067
Grading trends get attention. Domonell, Kristen Oct 1, 2012 365
Latest ACT results prove needs for at-risk students. Herbert, Marion Oct 1, 2012 370
Small district makes big gains with online curriculum, support: A+ Anywhere Learning System by [K.sup.12] helps Ohio school meet and exceed state standards after period of struggle. Oct 1, 2012 543
Mission, performance indicators, and assessment in U. S. honors: a view from the Netherlands. Bartelds, Vladimir; Drayer, Lyndsay; Wolfensberger, Marca V.C. Report Sep 22, 2012 4864
Role modeling. Davis, Crystal Brief article Sep 13, 2012 114
Relationships of homework motivation and preferences to homework achievement and attitudes in Turkish students. Sep 1, 2012 430
Composition instruction and cognitive performance: results of a pilot study. Bugos, Jennifer; Jacobs, Edward Report Sep 1, 2012 5007
Building castles in the air: one of America's most beloved authors, Louisa May Alcott overcame poverty and inequality to achieve astounding financial and literary success. Huso, Deborah R. Interview Sep 1, 2012 1083
From lecture capture to remote proctoring: Athens State increases student flexibility. Sep 1, 2012 1093
Equal opportunity: Dr. Steve Perry believes that, given the chance, every child can succeed. Millner, Denene Biography Jul 1, 2012 1505
A critical review of the Canadian empirical literature: documenting Generation 1.5's K-16 trajectories. Garnett, Bruce Report Jun 22, 2012 8898
English language learners in Canadian schools: emerging directions for school-based policies. Cummins, Jim; Mirza, Rania; Stille, Saskia Report Jun 22, 2012 8789
Immigrant students navigating Canadian schools: a longitudinal view. Gunderson, Lee; D'Silva, Reginald Arthur; Odo, Dennis Murphy Report Jun 22, 2012 6163
Is winning everything? Academic underperformance of male African-American athletes is the underside of stellar on-court performance of Kentucky Wildcats. Stuart, Reginald May 24, 2012 1384
Academics and athletics: the necessary tension in higher education. Graham, David L. May 24, 2012 820
Recent developments in selected education indicators and their relation to Europe 2020 targets. Barslund, Mikkel Apr 1, 2012 5755
Does AP Economics improve student achievement? Clark, Christopher; Scafidi, Benjamin; Swinton, John R. Mar 22, 2012 13195
Effects of a parent support reading intervention on seventh-grade at-risk students' reading comprehension scores. Reglin, Gary; Cameron, Horace; Losike-Sedimo, Nonofo Report Mar 22, 2012 4641
Prewriting tasks for auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners. Leopold, Lisa Report Mar 22, 2012 2769
The middle school plunge: achievement tumbles when young students change schools. West, Martin R.; Schwerdt, Guido Mar 22, 2012 3813
Global lessons for improving U.S. Education: international comparisons of student achievement illustrate the gains possible for students in the United States and offer insights on how to achieve them. West, Martin Mar 22, 2012 5077
The role of school culture in improving student achievement in POS. Sundell, Kirsten; Castellano, Marisa; Overman, Laura T.; Aliaga, Oscar A. Jan 1, 2012 1862
The future of CTE: Programs of Study. Shumer, Rob; Digby, Cynthia Jan 1, 2012 1902
Effects of developmentally appropriate practices on social skills and problem behaviors in 1st through 3rd grades. Van Horn, M. Lee; Karlin, Emilie; Ramey, Sharon Report Jan 1, 2012 12008
Evaluating large-scale studies to accurately appraise children's performance. Ernest, James M. Report Jan 1, 2012 8442
Relationships of homework motivation and preferences to homework achievement and attitudes in Turkish students. Iflazoglu, Ayten; Hong, Eunsook Report Jan 1, 2012 8138
Education's Armageddon: public-school test scores continue to be lackluster, at best, but that's to be expected, considering much of the focus of the focus of school is on non-cognitive goals. Eakman, Beverly K. Report Nov 7, 2011 3604
The impact of assignments on academic performance. Latif, Ehsan; Miles, Stan Sep 1, 2011 4682
The influence of simulation performance on student interest. Dolvin, Steven D.; Pyles, Mark K. Sep 1, 2011 6222
High school graduation of students with disabilities: how long does it take? Schifter, Laura Report Jun 22, 2011 7047
Shared success: voices of first-generation college-bound Latino/as. Borrero, Noah Report Jun 22, 2011 6554
Inclinations in literacy rates and schooling among the scheduled tribe women in India. Rathore, Kamal Singh Report Jun 1, 2011 5690
La diplomation au secondaire des jeunes quebecois de la communaute sud-asiatique. Bakhshaei, Mahsa; McAndrew, Marie Report Mar 22, 2011 9196
The relative effects of chronological age on Hispanic students' school readiness and Grade 2 academic achievement. Furlong, Michael; Quirk, Matthew Report Jan 1, 2011 7701
If you want to know why students fail, just ask them: self and peer assessments of factors affecting academic performance. DeVilbiss, Carita; Rice, Valerie J.; Laws, Linda; Alfred, Petra Oct 1, 2010 3797
Upon further review: although Asian-Americans boast the highest college graduation rates among ethnic groups in the U.S., large sectors of their population suffer from low educational attainment. Honda, Michael Sep 2, 2010 750
Raising student achievement. Brief article Apr 29, 2010 156
Gaps on top. Brief article Apr 1, 2010 125
The new global landscape of educational achievement. Schleicher, Andreas Mar 22, 2010 1413
Quality Counts and the Chance-for-Success Index: narrowing its scope to factors schools can control would give the measure greater value. Raymond, Margaret Report Mar 22, 2010 2181
Failure to launch: college completion challenges not to be overlooked. Gander, MacLean Feb 1, 2010 682
The role of sex, self-perception, and school bonding in predicting academic achievement among middle class African American early adolescents. Eisele, Heather; Zand, Debra H.; Thomson, Nicole Renick Dec 22, 2009 8281
Internet use and academic achievement: gender differences in early adolescence. Chen, Su-Yen; Fu, Yang-Chih Dec 22, 2009 5628
Longitudinal effects of educational expectations and achievement attributions on adolescents' academic achievements. Liu, Kun-Shia; Cheng, Ying-Yao; Chen, Yi-Ling; Wu, Yuh-Yih Dec 22, 2009 4933
Social origins and the educational and occupational achievements of the 1.5 and second generations. Boyd, Monica Essay Nov 1, 2009 12101
California dreaming about race to the top? Parker-Burgard, Don Sep 1, 2009 392
Editor's introduction: challenging contemporary politics--(re)imagining the professionalization of teaching and learning. Nelson, Thomas Editorial Jun 22, 2009 1081
Setting a new standard: despite the gains minorities have made in student enrollment and higher education leadership, the needle needs to move further and faster in the next 25 years to narrow the widening educational achievement equity gap. Stuart, Reginald Jun 11, 2009 1632
Progress and stagnation: 25 years of Hispanic achievement: there is an urgent need to understand and address the gap in Hispanic male achievement. Gandara, Patricia Jun 11, 2009 917
Attendance, achievement and participation: young carers' experiences of school in Australia. Moore, Tim; McArthur, Morag; Morrow, Ros Report Apr 1, 2009 6611
Policy, practice and the 'revolving classroom door': examining the relationship between aboriginal spatiality and the mainstream education system. Prout, Sarah Report Apr 1, 2009 6311
Students' perceptions of schooling in a senior secondary education system. Hay, Peter J. Report Apr 1, 2009 6713
For-profit and nonprofit management in Philadelphia schools: what kind of management does better than the district-run schools? Peterson, Paul E.; Chingos, Matthew M. Mar 22, 2009 3642
Predictors of immigrant children's school achievement: a comparative study. Moon, Sung Seek; Kang, Suk-Young; An, Soonok Report Mar 22, 2009 6517
Higher private school share boosts test scores. West, Martin R.; Woessmann, Ludger Essay Jan 1, 2009 3840
Tackling male underachievement: enhancing a strengths-based learning environment for middle school boys. Clark, Mary Ann; Flower, Kelly; Walton, Jonathan; Oakley, Erin Report Dec 1, 2008 3960
Assessment in intercultural language learning. Scarino, Angela Report Nov 1, 2008 2351
Is student participation in an honors program related to retention and graduation rates? Slavin, Charlie; Coladarci, Theodore; Pratt, Phillip A. Report Sep 22, 2008 3878
Are state and national standards leaving the advanced learners behind? The crisis ahead. Watkins, Sandra; Sheng, Zhaohui Jun 22, 2008 6341
Using cultural competence to close the achievement gap. Coggins, Patrick; Campbell, Shawnrece D. Report Jun 1, 2008 5909
A data-based model to predict postsecondary educational attainment of low-socioeconomic-status students. Lee, Sang Min; Daniels, M. Harry; Puig, Ana; Newgent, Rebecca A.; Nam, Suk Kyung Report Jun 1, 2008 8067
An empirical investigation of student achievement and satisfaction in different learning environments. Lim, Jon; Kim, May; Chen, Steve S.; Ryder, Cynthia E. Report Jun 1, 2008 3668
Should high schools have valedictorians? Some schools have abolished this traditional honor for the top senior. Viewpoint essay May 5, 2008 478
The multidimensionality of school engagement and math achievement among racial groups. Sciarra, Daniel T.; Seirup, Holly J. Report Apr 1, 2008 7209
"See how they learn": the impact of faculty and student learning styles on student performance in introductory economics (1). Boatman, Kara; Courtney, Richard; Lee, William Formula Mar 22, 2008 5719
Hmong parental involvement and support: a comparison between families of high and low achieving high school seniors. Lee, John Kha; Green, Katherine Report Jan 1, 2008 7326
Selecting for ethnically diverse children who may be gifted using Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices and Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test. Lewis, Joan D.; DeCamp-Fritson, Stephanie S.; Ramage, Jean C.; McFarland, Max A.; Archwamety, Teara Report Sep 22, 2007 4280
Still jumping on the balance beam: continued use of perceptual motor programs in Australian schools. Wheldall, Kevin Report Apr 1, 2007 5989
Grades, scores, and honors: a numbers game? Andrews, Larry Mar 22, 2007 3250
Self-determination and success outcomes of two-year college students with disabilities. Jameson, Deborah Russo Survey Mar 22, 2007 7668
Motivation and self-regulation in mathematics. Ozturk, Baris; Bulut, Safure; Koc, Yusuf Mar 22, 2007 3282
Teaching methodologies in the classroom: a study of student preferences. Bressler, Martin S.; Bressler, Linda A. Report Jan 1, 2007 3576
Beliefs about differences between ability and accomplishment: from folk theories to cognitive science. Lohman, David F. Sep 22, 2006 10364
The top five ways to be green: how to join the hot school building trend while saving millions and raising test scores at the same time. Pascopella, Angela Cover story Aug 1, 2006 2881
Dimensions of underachievement, difficult contexts, and perceptions of self: achievement/affiliation conflicts in gifted adolescents. Neihart, Maureen Jun 22, 2006 7924
Factors related to the underachievement of university students in Turkey. McCoach, D. Betsy Jun 22, 2006 5725
Gifted students dropping out: recent findings from a southeastern state. Matthews, Michael S. Jun 22, 2006 8054
Gifted and highly gifted students: how do they score on the SB5? Pratt, Shannon Jun 22, 2006 4668
Future outlook among African American students. Adelabu, Detris Honora Jun 22, 2006 4542
Student attitudes about classroom internet use. Domine, Vanessa Jun 22, 2006 2994
Strategy use, self-regulation and achievement. Conner, Lindsey N. Jun 22, 2006 3676
Analyzing degree completion. Brief article Jun 22, 2006 245
Using correlational and prediction data to enhance student achievement in K-12 schools: a practical application for school counselors. Galassi, John P. Jun 1, 2006 7310
The effect of motivation, family environment, and student characteristics on academic achievement. Halawah, Ibtesam Jun 1, 2006 4045
Psychometric properties of the elementary school success profile for children. Bowen, Natasha K. Mar 1, 2006 9216
High-school headache: an institution that works neither for the "talented tenth" nor those at greatest risk. Peterson, Paul E. Editorial Jan 1, 2006 734
The American high school: can it be saved? Jan 1, 2006 11438
Educational attainment of Jordan's population and labor force. Al-Khaldi, Mwafaq Dandan Jan 1, 2006 5426
Academic achievement in juvenile corrections: examining the impact of age, ethnicity and disability. Baltodano, Heather M.; Harris, Pamela J.; Rutherford, Robert B. Nov 1, 2005 6597
Why is preschool essential in closing the achievement gap? Slaby, Robert; Loucks, Sharon; Stelwagon, Patricia Sep 22, 2005 3819
The effects of full-day versus half-day kindergarten on the achievement of students with low/moderate income status. Nowak, Jeffrey A. Sep 22, 2005 4044
Do weekly quizzes improve student performance? Kamuche, Felix U. Sep 22, 2005 3179
Entwining feedback, self, and peer assessment. Berry, Rita Sep 22, 2005 2880
Service learning and student academic success. Francis, Raymond Sep 22, 2005 2112
Individual differences in the school performance of 2nd-grade children born to low-income adolescent mothers: findings from an 8-year longitudinal study. Luster, Tom Jun 22, 2005 10291
Using an Instrumental Variable (IV) approach, Stinebrickner and Stinebrickner examine the causal effect of studying on grade performance. Brief Article Jun 22, 2005 152
Personal learning tools take a leap forward with engaging assessment programs: PLTs are portable and affordable and they may be helping close the achievement gap. Smiley, James Jun 1, 2005 845
NCLB & IDEA make room for creative learning tools and alternate approaches: federal mandates alert educators of a shift from process to student academic accountability. Jun 1, 2005 1264
Graduation exams under the microscope. Fratt, Lisa Apr 1, 2005 386
Achievement motivation and outcome in social work field education. Fortune, Anne E.; Lee, Mingun; Cavazos, Alonzo Jan 1, 2005 6484
Women outpace men in college achievement, report says. Manzo, Kathleen Kennedy Dec 20, 2004 881
Concern that technological literacy is being narrowly interpreted. Emeagwali, N. Susan Nov 1, 2004 521
Effects of classroom experiments and integration on student learning and satisfaction. Yandell, Dick S. Sep 1, 2004 2605
Reforms needed to boost graduation rates, educators tell Congress. Orchowski, Peggy Aug 2, 2004 1066
Smart girls, bad grades: your teachers and parents want your grades to be higher. And you want your grades to be higher. So why aren't they? Find out here. Bryson, Jodi Aug 1, 2004 1728
The end of middle school? Pascopella, Angela May 1, 2004 405
Achieving equity and excellence in education: implications for educational policy. Ansalone, George Mar 22, 2004 3561
California system gauges student learning. Dessoff, Alan Nov 1, 2003 399
Buckling down: achieving and underachieving in the first year of university. Bell, James H.; Short, Sara Sep 22, 2003 8322
The impact of academic accommodations on final grades in a postsecondary setting. Trammell, Jack K. Sep 22, 2003 3911
Prediction of first-grade reading achievement: a comparison of fall and winter kindergarten screenings. Bishop, Anne G. Jun 22, 2003 7185
Altering the structure and culture of American public schools. (In the news: a quick glance at recent headlines--and where you can find the complete story). Brief Article May 1, 2003 82
High stakes in Chicago: did Chicago's rising test scores reflect genuine academic improvement? (Research). Jacob, Brian Jan 1, 2003 3738
Classroom and school factors affecting mathematics achievement: a comparative study of Australia and the United States using TIMSS. Fullarton, Sue Aug 1, 2002 8250
Indiana makes progress on the educational attainment gap. Marcus, Morton J. Jun 22, 2002 1190
Educational attainment and our neighboring states. Rogers, Carol O. Jun 22, 2002 540
Numbers game: sick of hearing about poor scores, non-existent retention and student apathy when it comes to mathematics? Overhauling your curriculum by basing it in the real-world could be the jolt that your district needs. (Focus: math). Shields, Charles J. Apr 1, 2002 1459
Longitudinal Effects of Kindergarten. (Connecting Classroom Practice and Research). Burriss, Kathleen Glascott Brief Article Mar 22, 2002 208
Differences between students' estimated and attained grades in a first-year introductory psychology course as a function of identity development. Lange, Clare; Byrd, Mark Mar 22, 2002 5392
Mystery of good teaching: the evidence shows that good teachers make a clear difference in student achievement. The problem is that we don't really know what makes a good teacher. (Feature). Goldhaber, Dan Mar 22, 2002 3111
Academic and participation profiles of school-age dropouts with and without disabilities. Scanlon, David; Mellard, Daryl F. Statistical Data Included Jan 1, 2002 9725
Letting Access Breed Success. DREDGE, JIM Statistical Data Included Oct 15, 2001 2024
Study: women and girls lag in science, engineering and technology progress (News). Brief Article Oct 1, 2001 402
The measurement of student achievement in music using a Rasch measurement model. Waugh, Russell F. Apr 1, 2001 9902
Efficiency and Equity in Education. Hanushek, Eric A. Mar 22, 2001 3226
Self-illusions come back to bite students. Bower, B. Brief Article Mar 10, 2001 482
FULL MARKS FOR UNIQUE SCHOOL. Brief Article Mar 1, 2001 337
Gifted, streamed and mixed-ability programs for gifted students: Impact on self-concept, motivation, and achievement. Print, Murray Apr 1, 2000 12201
Within-class grouping: evidence versus conjecture. Abrami, Philip C.; Chambers, Bette; Lou, Yiping; Poulsen, Catherine; Spence, John c. Jul 1, 1999 2688
Within-class grouping: a rejoinder. Prais, S.J. Jul 1, 1999 1049
Refocusing U.S. math and science education. Valverde, Gilbert A.; Schmidt, William H. Dec 22, 1997 3964
Helping students achieve success. Brief Article Dec 1, 1997 466
Are you a middle school drop-out parent? Newman, Rita Aug 6, 1997 2445
The manufactured crisis. Doerr, Edd Column Jan 1, 1996 1092
What's behind the decline of public schools. Peltzman, Sam Mar 1, 1994 2575

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