Written by Leo Sandy – The author cites examples of educational practice in Finland and proposes how American school systems might learn from them.
Bridging Generations: Parent Perception of Gender Engagement in the High School Experience
Written by Lorraine S. Wenger Interviews with mothers of high school girls provide insight into past and present high school culture and its relationship to gender equity.
Should a New Hampshire Public School District Engage in Social Work?
Written by Ronda Gregg The need for school districts to address the environmental and emotional barriers to students and school success is discussed in this article.
Secrets to Success: Revealing High-Performing Urban School Principals’ Perspectives on Teacher Hiring and Development
Written by Kimberly A. White-Smith This study investigates the relationship between principals’ leadership and efforts to support improved achievement in high-performing, low-income minority schools.
Assessing After-School Program Efficacy in Engaging Youth in New Hampshire: Using Logic Models to Develop Evaluation Research Design and Measures
Written by Scott Meyer, Stephanie Halter, and Lisa Townson The authors explore visual and systematic evaluation formats that allow researchers to investigate student views regarding their connections to school, peers, community, and family.
A Case for Career and Technical Education Programs for High School Students
Written by Barbara A. Wirth The author examines the positive effects career and technical education may have on academic achievement, reduced drop-out rates and employability.
Challenges and Opportunities for the New Collegians: Transitioning from Gen X to the Millennials in Criminal Justice Education
Written by David A. Mackey and Bruce L. Berg Changes in student expectations, job opportunities, and the subsequent need to provide post-secondary curriculum and experiences in criminal justice that reflect these shifts are explored.
Retention and Social Promotion
Written by Judith Turk The effects of retention and social promotion are discussed by the author.
One School’s Journey on the Road to Proficiency
Written by Susan Auerbach, Kathleen Cuddy-Egbert, and Kathleen C. McCabe The authors share the experiences of a school district that cultivated a professional learning community committed to student learning.
Teacher Preparation: Whose Responsibility Is It to Prepare Teachers to Teach Reading?
Written by Elaine M. Arbour The author examines one district’s approach to provide ongoing, spiraling professional development in the teaching of reading.
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