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ERIC Number: EJ663990
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-1527-1803
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Career Academies: Cutting-Edge Reform or Passing Fad?
Mittelsteadt, Sandra; Reeves, Diane Lindsey
Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, v78 n4 p38-41 Apr 2003
Career academies in Philadelphia have evolved over the past 30 years. A comprehensive review of their effectiveness found that students have better attendance and grades, higher self-esteem and satisfaction with school, and lower dropout rates. (JOW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Academies, Dropout Prevention, Educational Change, Program Effectiveness, Secondary Education, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
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