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ERIC Number: EJ343776
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Can We Reduce the Risk of Failure?
Riley, Richard W.
Phi Delta Kappan, v68 n4 p214-19 Nov 1986
The National Governors' Association Task Force on Readiness presented policy recommendations to help at-risk children prepare for school and meet new educational standards. Suggested state initiatives include various outreach and preschool programs for low-income families, assistance with basic skills and teacher training, and incentives and rewards for effective teaching. (MLH)
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Government School Relationship, Graduation Requirements, High Risk Students, Incentives, Preschool Education, School Readiness, State Officials, State Standards
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners; Policymakers
Language: English
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Identifiers: National Governors Association; State Governors