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Summer 2005 | Volume 62
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A Florida elementary school credits in-school and after-school tutoring, teacher attitude, and a focus on the arts for its academic turnaround.
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A dynamic high school principal in Edmonton shows how classroom visits can inspire teachers to improve instructional practices.
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Through long-range planning, the Hanover County Public School District in Virginia has enriched the curriculum and expanded professional development.
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A rural school district in Georgia uses data to substantially improve student achievement.
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WestEd explores the driving principles underlying reform efforts at 18 on-the-move schools.
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McREL launched a project in South Dakota that builds on the strengths of the school and community.
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A Title I school in North Carolina innovatively groups youngsters and motivates them to read.
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How the state of Maine boosted middle school achievement by giving every 7th and 8th grader a laptop.
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