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Peer reviewedCampbell-Whatley, Gloria D.; Obiakor, Festus; Algozzine, Bob – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 1997
Evaluated the effects of a pilot program designed to improve the attendance and academic skills of African-American students at risk. Results with 15 middle school students show improved attendance, fewer suspensions, and better grades in mathematics, English, science, and history. In addition, most participants were promoted to high school. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Attendance, Black Students
Peer reviewedKennedy, Mark – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 1996
This second part of a two-part essay shows how teachers, especially middle school teachers, can reduce academic risk. Two hypotheses are examined: (1) the more the classroom culture respects students, the more students respect the purposes, principles, and people in the classroom; and (2) assessment of learning must be fair and meaningful for all.…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Assessment, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
