Improving Climate and Achievement in a Troubled Urban High School through the Talent Development Model.

McPartland, James; Balfanz, Robert; Jordan, Will; Legters, Nettie

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ERIC Number: EJ576667

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Improving Climate and Achievement in a Troubled Urban High School through the Talent Development Model.

McPartland, James; Balfanz, Robert; Jordan, Will; Legters, Nettie

Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, v3 n4 p337-361 1998

A case study of a large nonselective urban high school in Baltimore (Maryland) describes the design and implementation of a comprehensive package of school reforms, the Talent Development Model with Career Academies. Qualitative and quantitative evidence is provided on significant improvements in school climate, student attendance, promotion rates, and test scores. (Author/SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Career Academies, Case Studies, Educational Change, Educational Environment, High Schools, Models, Program Development, Program Implementation, School Restructuring, Scores, Talent, Urban Schools

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Does Not Meet Evidence Standards

WWC Study Page: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/study/30672

IES Cited: ED538670

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