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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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Maintaining Excellence While Managing Transitions: Norman S. Weir Revisited
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Emmons, Christine L.; Baskerville, Ruth – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 2005
In a national education climate where change is the only constant, Norman S. Weir Elementary School has maintained and expanded the reform efforts that have resulted in striking academic achievement and improved school climate. Despite changes in administration and staffing, a highly professional and committed staff has continued the…
Descriptors: Social Development, Educational Change, Academic Achievement, Educational Improvement
A School Transformed: The Case of Norman S. Weir.
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Emmons, Christine L.; Hagopian, Gloria; Efimba, Maloke O. – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 1998
Describes the Norman S. Weir Elementary School, Paterson (New Jersey), which epitomizes the transformation that occurs when the Comer School Development Program is implemented well. The school has risen from being one of the lowest achieving schools in its district to one of the highest achievers. The role of the principal is highlighted. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Case Studies, Educational Change
School Development Program Effects: Linking Implementation to Outcomes.
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Haynes, Norris M.; Emmons, Christine L.; Woodruff, Darren W. – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 1998
The effects of the School Development Program (SDP) of James Comer on a variety of student outcomes are reviewed in this summary of previous evaluations in SDP schools. Assessments of the quality of SDP implementation in schools in New York (New York), Washington (District of Columbia), and New Haven (Connecticut) are considered. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Outcomes of Education, Program Effectiveness