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ERIC Number: EJ542631
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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Activities in Schools and Programs Experiencing the Most, and Least, Early Implementation Successes.
Smith, Lana J.; And Others
School Effectiveness and School Improvement, v8 n1 p125-50 Mar 1997
Identifies factors distinguishing fast-starter from slow-starter schools during the first year of the Memphis Restructuring Initiative, which follows a "cell-division" implementation model. Startup is enhanced by strong administrative leadership; a restructuring model matching schools' current beliefs; curricula aligned with state assessment exams; adequate professional development, resources, and commitment; and contextual/demographic variables. (11 references) (MLH)
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Tennessee (Memphis)
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