Best practices from high-performing middle schools : how successful schools remove obstacles and create pathways to learning

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by Wilcox, Kristen C.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Angelis, Janet I. Published by : Teachers College Press, (New York : ) Subject(s): Middle schools -- New York (State) -- Case studies. --Middle school teaching -- New York (State) -- Case studies. Year : 2009 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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ix, 101 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Kristen C. Wilcox, Janet I. Angelis ; foreword by Gerald N. Tirozzi.

The middle school "problem" --
Relationships at the core --
Emotional and social well-being --
Collaborative conversations --
Evidence-based decision-making --
Shared vision : raising achievement for every student --
Maintaining momentum --
Appendix A: School selection and study method --
Appendix B: The higher-performing schools : declining resources, increasing challenges.