Direct linkERIC Number: EJ836630
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Apr
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-7217
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District Learning Tied to Student Learning
McFadden, Ledyard
Phi Delta Kappan, v90 n8 p544-553 Apr 2009
Winners and finalists for the annual Broad Prize for Urban Education have consistently outperformed peer districts serving similar student populations. What makes the difference? These districts consistently demonstrate a learning loop that influences the district's ability to learn, which ultimately influences student opportunities to learn. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Urban Education, Academic Achievement, School Districts, Educational Improvement, Achievement Gap, Educational Practices, Institutional Mission, Beliefs, Motivation, State Standards, Urban Population, Urban Youth, Urban Schools, Accountability, Professional Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California; Florida; Texas
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
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