The Cinderellas of Education Reform: Why Aren't
They Invited to the Ball?
By Anthony Cody
February 6, 2011
...Researchers were surprised by one outcome:
Simple teacher-led programs vastly outperformed multifaceted programs
involving schoolwide activities and parent involvement. While classroom-based
programs showed significant improvements across all five social measures and
academics, comprehensive programs showed no significant effect on students'
social-emotional skills or positive social behavior, and were less effective at
improving academic performance.
It was the classroom teachers who were able to "move the needle" the
most here...
San Diego
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