HIGH SCHOOLS.

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Title: HIGH SCHOOLS.
Authors: Manzo, Kathleen Kennedy
Source: Education Week. 1/28/2009, Vol. 28 Issue 19, p5-5. 1/8p.
Subject Terms: *Secondary education, *High schools, *Graduation rate, *Assessment of education
Geographic Terms: Ohio
Company/Entity: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Abstract: The article reports on the success of a program aimed at redesigning secondary school systems in Ohio. The program has led to higher graduation rates, increases in enrollment in college courses and improved test scores. The author explains that the project was funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and organized by the KnowledgeWorks Foundation. Some of the features of the project are discussed.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article reports on the success of a program aimed at redesigning secondary school systems in Ohio. The program has led to higher graduation rates, increases in enrollment in college courses and improved test scores. The author explains that the project was funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and organized by the KnowledgeWorks Foundation. Some of the features of the project are discussed.
ISSN:02774232