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Middle Schools and Their Impact on Talent Development.
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Coleman, Mary Ruth; Gallagher, James J. – Middle School Journal, 1995
Details two studies exploring how the middle school movement has affected gifted students. Notes the gap in attitudes between educators of gifted students and educators involved in the middle school-reform movement. Presents examples of fruitful collaboration that give promise for more effective future interaction. (SD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academically Gifted, Case Studies, Exceptional Child Research
School Size Matters in Interesting Ways. Research on Middle School Renewal.
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Mertens, Steven B.; Flowers, Nancy; Mulhall, Peter F. – Middle School Journal, 2001
Discusses the impact of school size on interdisciplinary teaming, developmentally appropriate classroom practices, school climate, and student outcomes, based on a study of 140 Michigan middle grade schools. Finds that there is no simple answer to the issue of school size; however teaming seems to make smaller schools better and larger schools…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Environment, Enrollment, Influences
Growing from Grass Roots: Writing-Across-the-Curriculum.
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Weber, Alan; Ingvarsson, Martha – Middle School Journal, 1996
Presents a collaborative, writing-across-the curriculum staff development training model developed by Central Michigan University and a rural school district. Details the following: (1) the need, commitment, and delivery system; (2) team selection; (3) team training; (4) development of workshop schedules, content and formats; (5) implementation;…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Middle Schools, Staff Development