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ERIC Number: EJ442806
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0192-6365
Involving Parents in Improving Urban Schools.
Jackson, Barbara L.; Cooper, Bruce S.
NASSP Bulletin, v76 n543 p30-38 Apr 1992
During 1987-88, the New York City comptroller allocated $800,000 to city's schools exclusively for promising, replicable parent involvement programs. Article describes successful programs involving two high school districts in Bronx and Staten Island. Success factors include strong administrative leadership, staff accessibility and cultural awareness, sufficient planning time, active teacher roles, continuity, public recognition, and broad-based community support. (five references) (MLH)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, High School Students, High Schools, Minority Groups, Parent Participation, Principals, Teacher Participation, Urban Schools
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: New York (Bronx); New York (Staten Island)