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Smith, Kishawn L. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
A local concern has been the effectiveness of school improvement efforts such as professional learning communities (PLCs) on student achievement. The results of this study are necessary as policy makers, school districts, administrators, and teachers aim to increase student achievement and the effectiveness of PLCs. The purpose of this study was…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Educational Improvement, Federal Programs, Academic Achievement
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Burke, Wendy; Marx, Gary E.; Berry, James E. – Teacher Educator, 2011
Districts across the country are currently adopting models of professional learning communities (PLCs) as a means for improving teachers' instructional practice and student achievement. This evaluation research case study shares the 3-year history, development, and challenges of a district-wide implementation of Critical Friends Groups (CFGs), a…
Descriptors: School Districts, Faculty Development, Learning Activities, Communities of Practice