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Memphis takes radical approach to failing schools.
- Source :
- Education Daily; 9/6/2006, Vol. 39 Issue 159, p1-3, 2p
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- The article reports on the Fresh Start approach of Memphis City Schools superintendent Carol Johnson of Tennessee to schools that failed to meet their adequate yearly progress standards. Johnson has taken a radical step to improve student performance in failing schools. New principals have been hired as well as new teachers. Parents are also encourage to volunteer at their children's school.
- Subjects :
- SCHOOL improvement programs
SCHOOL administration
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00131261
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 159
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Education Daily
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 22340879