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Berry, Barnett – Phi Delta Kappan, 2008
This article provides a summary of the five major recommendations from the nation's highly accomplished teachers on the problems in staffing high-needs schools. Insights from these teachers reveal that salary incentives alone will not suffice to attract and retain good teachers for high-needs schools. Working conditions matter--most notably,…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Change, Academic Achievement, Incentives
Olson, Martin N. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1971
Research attempts to determine which variables in schools and classrooms promote effective learning experiences for children. (JF)
Descriptors: Class Size, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality, Educational Research
Pate-Vain, Helen; And Others – Phi Delta Kappan, 1992
According to Tennessee's 4-year study of class size, smaller classes (13 to 17 students) have an advantage over larger classes in reading and mathematics in the early primary grades. Another study showed that fourth graders previously enrolled in Project STAR classes out-performed non-STAR students. Benefits are greater when teachers possess…
Descriptors: Class Size, Educational Benefits, Financial Support, Longitudinal Studies