New York: Les ecoles entre SURR et STAR (New York: Schools between SURR and STAR).

Ueberschlag, Roger

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ERIC Number: EJ493162

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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ISSN: ISSN-0015-9395

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New York: Les ecoles entre SURR et STAR (New York: Schools between SURR and STAR).

Ueberschlag, Roger

Francais dans le Monde, n267 p29-31 Aug-Sep 1994

Three problems of New York City (New York) schools--overpopulation, low academic standards, violence--are examined, and an effort led by parent and teacher organizations to improve conditions is described. Threatened closings (schools under registration review, SURR) and a program of violence reduction (Straight Talk about Risks, STAR) are noted. (MSE)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Change Strategies, Educational Improvement, Parent Attitudes, Public Opinion, School Closing, School Districts, School Safety, Teacher Associations, Urban Schools, Violence

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: French

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Identifiers - Location: New York (New York)

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