Roots and Wings. An 'Education Week' Occasional Series.

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Title: Roots and Wings. An 'Education Week' Occasional Series.
Language: English
Authors: Editorial Projects in Education, Inc., Washington, DC.
Source: Education Week. 19931993.
Availability: Education Week, 4301 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20008.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 40
Publication Date: 1993
Sponsoring Agency: Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia, PA.
Document Type: Collected Works - Serials
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Elementary Education, Family School Relationship, Instructional Development, Integrated Curriculum, Integrated Services, Pilot Projects, School Restructuring, Tutoring
Geographic Terms: Maryland
Abstract: Six articles by Lynn Olson, published in various issues of "Education Week" starting in January 1993 and ending May 1995, describe a Maryland project to improve elementary education in the State: (1) "Winning NASDC (New American Schools Development Corporation) Project Takes Flight" (the basic skills children need to succeed in elementary school and a redesigned curriculum setting forth high standards in English, mathematics, science, history, and geography); (2) "For Maryland Reform Project, World Becomes Lab" (attempts to integrate concepts from science, geography, government, and history into new curricula); (3) "Math Project Takes Wings" (project designed to move students beyond rote application of basic skills); (4) "Family Ties" (family-support team at every school, school-based health clinics, and after-school tutors); (5) "Ready to Soar" (how much schools in St. Mary's County (Maryland) have changed); and (6) "Scaling Up the Design" (the project is about to be implemented nationwide). (MAH)
Entry Date: 1997
Accession Number: ED402274
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Six articles by Lynn Olson, published in various issues of "Education Week" starting in January 1993 and ending May 1995, describe a Maryland project to improve elementary education in the State: (1) "Winning NASDC (New American Schools Development Corporation) Project Takes Flight" (the basic skills children need to succeed in elementary school and a redesigned curriculum setting forth high standards in English, mathematics, science, history, and geography); (2) "For Maryland Reform Project, World Becomes Lab" (attempts to integrate concepts from science, geography, government, and history into new curricula); (3) "Math Project Takes Wings" (project designed to move students beyond rote application of basic skills); (4) "Family Ties" (family-support team at every school, school-based health clinics, and after-school tutors); (5) "Ready to Soar" (how much schools in St. Mary's County (Maryland) have changed); and (6) "Scaling Up the Design" (the project is about to be implemented nationwide). (MAH)