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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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Cook, Kathleen B.; Bennett, Katie E. – Remedial and Special Education, 2014
Proficiency in writing increases opportunities in higher education, employment, and social relationships. Many students in the United States, however, are struggling writers. In particular, the writing performance of students with disabilities in secondary grades continues to lag behind grade level peers. The purpose of this article was to review…
Descriptors: Writing (Composition), Writing Skills, Intervention, High School Students
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Katsiyannis, Antonis; Thompson, Martie P.; Barrett, David E.; Kingree, J. B. – Remedial and Special Education, 2013
School-related problems such as poor academic performance, truancy, frequent suspensions, and grade repeating have been identified as risk factors for adolescent behavior problems. The purpose of the current study was to examine the effect of school-related factors on violent criminality in adulthood, based on data from the National Longitudinal…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Violence, Behavior Problems, Crime
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Lane, Kathleen Lynne; Kalberg, Jemma Robertson; Mofield, Emily; Wehby, Joseph H.; Parks, Robin J. – Remedial and Special Education, 2009
This study examined outcomes associated with participation in a program, Preparing for the ACT, designed to enhance student performance (N = 126) on the ACT college entrance exam. This targeted intervention was implemented as part of a three-tiered model of positive behavior support. Results of descriptive analyses revealed that only academic…
Descriptors: Quasiexperimental Design, Intervention, Academic Achievement, Program Effectiveness
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Fontana, Judith L.; Scruggs, Thomas; Mastropieri, Margo A. – Remedial and Special Education, 2007
Fifty-nine students enrolled in 4 inclusive world history classes in a suburban high school participated in a within participants research design to compare the relative effects of mnemonic strategies and direct instruction on academic performance. Regularly assigned high school teachers delivered instruction during history class periods. Keywords…
Descriptors: World History, Learning Disabilities, Time on Task, Grade 10