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ERIC Number: EJ538616
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-189X
High Standards in a Tracked System of Schooling: For Which Students and with What Educational Supports? Section 3: Higher Standards.
Weinstein, Rhona S.
Educational Researcher, v25 n8 p16-19 Nov 1996
Discusses how America can improve its educational system and student performance by creating equitable opportunities for all children to learn challenging curricula. Three problems are addressed: confronting entrenched beliefs, practices and policies; dealing with educational tracking; and working towards common rigorous standards combined with numerous and diverse learning supports. (GR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Educational Policy, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Public Schools, Student Improvement, Track System (Education)
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Theme issue topic: "Talking 'Truth' to Power." For related documents, see UD 519 755-770.