The Pittsburgh Story.

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Title: The Pittsburgh Story.
Authors: McCormick, B.J, Pittsburgh Public Schools, PA.
Availability: Supt. of Schools, 341 S. Bellefield Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 1969
Descriptors: Educational Complexes, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Improvement, Educational Innovation, Educational Planning, Educational Programs, Elementary Schools, Master Plans, Middle Schools, Racial Integration, Secondary Schools, Technological Advancement, Urban Education
Geographic Terms: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh)
Abstract: "Great High Schools" are described as the first phase of a master plan to renew the physical facilities of the Pittsburgh School System from elementary school through middle school and high school. Various design features, technological innovations, instructional functions, and organizational and operational characteristics of these large, comprehensive schools are discussed in relation to realization of their proposed objectives, namely--(1) to provide quality education, (2) to provide totally comprehensive schools, and (3) to provide optimum opportunity for racially balanced schools. (FS)
Entry Date: 1970
Accession Number: ED031899
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:"Great High Schools" are described as the first phase of a master plan to renew the physical facilities of the Pittsburgh School System from elementary school through middle school and high school. Various design features, technological innovations, instructional functions, and organizational and operational characteristics of these large, comprehensive schools are discussed in relation to realization of their proposed objectives, namely--(1) to provide quality education, (2) to provide totally comprehensive schools, and (3) to provide optimum opportunity for racially balanced schools. (FS)