Accelerated Schools: Hands-On Learning in a Unified Community

Accelerated learning involves a philosophy and systematic process for providing the best education for each child. Lessons are not really fast-track but designed to enrich students' learning experience through higher expectations, relevant course content, and stimulating instruction. Accelerate...

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Published in:Educational Leadership 1995-02, Vol.52 (5), p.10
Main Author: Keller, Beth M
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Accelerated Schools
California (Sacramento)
Change Strategies
Community Involvement
Creativity
Education reform
Educational acceleration
Elementary Education
Elementary schools
Empowerment
Enrichment Activities
Evaluation
Experiential Learning
Grade 2
Grade 6
Management
Pilot projects
Problem Solving
Schools
Standardized Tests
Student Responsibility
Teacher Expectations of Students
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Accelerated learning involves a philosophy and systematic process for providing the best education for each child. Lessons are not really fast-track but designed to enrich students' learning experience through higher expectations, relevant course content, and stimulating instruction. Accelerated schools have three guiding principles: unity of purpose, empowerment with responsibility, and reliance on school community strengths. Sacramento's Edison School is profiled. (MLH)
ISSN:0013-1784
1943-5878