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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Nelson, J. Ron; Aaroe, Lisa; Roberts, Maura L. – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 1998
Surveyed 1,339 adolescent students from low-to-moderate income homes regarding three curricular issues in an urban high school. The diverse student population thought that the school should promote cultural understanding and make a commitment to society, and also to prepare students for work. Ethnic and gender differences were found. (MMU)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Curriculum, Educational Objectives, Ethnic Groups
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Nelson, J. Ron; Colvin, Geoff; Smith, Deborah J. – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 1996
Assessed the effects of a proactive instructional approach to school-wide discipline in common areas of an urban elementary school of 555 students on the social interactions of students and referrals for disciplinary action. Results show a clear improvement in social behavior that was maintained throughout the experiment. (SLD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Discipline, Elementary Education, Social Behavior