Encouraging Equitable Enrollment

Describes Project JUST (Join Underrepresented in Science and Technology), an initiative whose goal is to create an atmosphere of systemic change within an urban school district that results in minority students excelling in upper level math and science courses. Discusses leadership, governance, and...

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Published in:The Science teacher (National Science Teachers Association) 1997-02, Vol.64 (2), p.18
Main Author: Hill, Stan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Educational Change
Educational Environment
Educational Strategies
Equal Education
Government grants
Grade 5
Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematics education
Middle School Teachers
Minority & ethnic groups
Minority Groups
Parent Participation
School districts
Science Curriculum
Science education
Science Programs
Science Teachers
Secondary Education
Teaching Methods
Urban Schools
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Summary:Describes Project JUST (Join Underrepresented in Science and Technology), an initiative whose goal is to create an atmosphere of systemic change within an urban school district that results in minority students excelling in upper level math and science courses. Discusses leadership, governance, and management; a standards-based curriculum; formative data; and next steps. (JRH)
ISSN:0036-8555
1943-4871