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Taking Care of Business: A Strong Work Ethic Keeps Three Top Students at "Jeff" Moving toward Their Goals Despite the Tribulations of Their Struggling Urban High School.
Sherman, Lee; Norman, Shawntena; Franklin, Lamar; Arigbon, Bayo; Kulak, Andrew
Northwest Education, v8 n1 p46-51 Fall 2002
An interview with three top students and an English teacher at a troubled urban high school in Portland (Oregon) yields interesting insights: The best teachers blend strictness with understanding. Learning is more lasting when multiple avenues for absorbing material are provided. A principal's strong leadership is critical to a cohesive school community. Assessment should be more than testing. (TD)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Administrator Role, Grade 10, High School Students, High Schools, Interviews, Minority Groups, Principals, School Effectiveness, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Expectations of Students, Teacher Student Relationship, Urban Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oregon (Portland)
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