Detracking Troup County: Providing an Exemplary Curriculum for All Students

Discusses the efforts of Troup County (Georgia) to restructure their schools and curriculum to provide all students with an equal education without resorting to tracking or heterogeneous grouping practices. Five main strategies are discussed: reorganization of curriculum and grouping in each school;...

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Published in:Equity & excellence in education 1997-09, Vol.30 (2), p.60-67
Main Authors: George, Paul, Jenkins, Terry, Morgan, Joyce
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Curriculum Development
Educational Change
Educational Policy
Elementary Secondary Education
Equal Education
Georgia
Magnet Schools
Professional Development
Public Schools
School Choice
School Districts
School Restructuring
Track System (Education)
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Summary:Discusses the efforts of Troup County (Georgia) to restructure their schools and curriculum to provide all students with an equal education without resorting to tracking or heterogeneous grouping practices. Five main strategies are discussed: reorganization of curriculum and grouping in each school; professional development; developing a Magnet school; implementing controlled choice; and reassigning teachers throughout the school district. (GR)
ISSN:1066-5684
1547-3457
DOI:10.1080/1066568970300207