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• An Exploration of the Relationship Between Ethnicity, Attention Problems, and Academic Achievement

  1/1/04 - Rabiner, David L., Murray, Desiree W., Schmid, Lorrie

  Abstract. There has been longstanding concern about achievement differences across ethnic groups. Inattention is a significant factor associated with underachievement, and higher ratings of inattention have been found for some minority groups. The present study examined the relationship between inattention and achievement across Caucasian, African American, and Hispanic first graders. Thirty-three teachers rated over 600 students on their academic achievement, inattentive classroom behavior...

• An Exploration of the Relationship Between Ethnicity, Attention Problems, and Academic Achievement

  1/1/04 - Rabiner, David L., Murray, Desiree W., Schmid, Lorrie, Malone, Patrick S.

  There has been longstanding concern about achievement differences across ethnic groups. Inattention is a significant factor associated with underachievement, and higher ratings of inattention have been found for some minority groups. The present study examined the relationship between inattention and achievement across Caucasian, African American, and Hispanic first graders. Thirty-three teachers rated over 600 students on their academic achievement, inattentive classroom behavior...

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  Achievement gap patterns of grade 8 American Indian and Alaska Native students in reading and math

  1/28/09 - Steven Nelson, Richard Greenough, Nicole Sage

  The results indicate that in most states both American Indian and Alaska Native students and all other students experienced achievement gains across the study period. Although achievement gaps were generally found to persist, the American Indian and Alaska Native students were at least keeping pace by increasing in achievement along with all other students. The majority of states with three or four years of continuous data saw an increase in the proficiency rates of American Indian and...

• Acquisition of simple and complex knowledge: a knowledge gap perspective [computer file]

  1/1/05 - Le Heron, Judy, Sligo, Frank

  This paper assesses university students' acquisition of simple and complex knowledge, in exploring whether the knowledge gap hypothesis (KGH) with its origins in community-based research into people's informal learning from mass media, provides insights into students' acquisition and retention of information. The KGH posits that attempts to equalise knowledge within a community by releasing new information into it often either has no such effect, or even worsens knowledge inequities. The...

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  Addressing dropout related factors at the local level: Recommendations for administrators

  1/14/09 - Smith, S.C., Bost, L.W.

  With diligence and the appropriate framework, administrators can create positive change at the local level for both students and faculty, while increasing school completion rates for students with disabilities.

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  Adolescent Violence and Unintentional Injury in the United States

  1/23/09 - Susan Wilde Schwarz

  "Overall rates of injury and death increase dramatically from childhood to late adolescence. Due to developmental and social factors, such as time spent without adult supervision and increasing independence, adolescents are more likely to engage in risk-taking behaviors than either younger children or adults. Biology also plays a role. The maturation of brain networks responsible for self-regulation often does not occur until late adolescence, making adolescents more likely to engage in...

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  An analysis of State Performance Plan data for indicator 2 (Dropout)

  1/3/09 - National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities,

  This report summarizes the NDPC-SD’s findings for Indicator 2 across the 50 states, commonwealths and territories, and the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), for a total of 60 agencies. For the sake of convenience, in this report the term “states” is inclusive of the 50 states, the commonwealths, and the territories, as well as the BIE. The evaluation and comparison of dropout rates for the states was confounded by several issues, which are described in the context of the summary...

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  An analysis of States’ Annual Performance Report data for Indicator 1 (Graduation)

  1/3/09 - National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities,

  This report summarizes the NDPC-SD’s findings for Indicator 1 across the 50 states, commonwealths and territories, and the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), for a total of 60 agencies. For the sake of convenience, in this report the term “states” is inclusive of the 50 states, the commonwealths, and the territories, as well as the BIE. The evaluation and comparison of graduation rates for the states was confounded by several issues, which are described in the context of the summary...

• An update of participation rates of culturally and linguistically diverse students in special education.

  1/1/94 - Robertson, P., Kushner, M. I., Starks, J., & Drescher, C.
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  Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis, Prevalence, and Services for Children and Families

  1/5/10 - Catherine Lord, Somer L. Bishop

  "Recent prevalence rates for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are now estimated at about 1 in 110 children in the U.S. Increases in public awareness and research funding in response to the growing numbers of children and adults with this disorder have led to numerous important scientific advances over the last several years. Nevertheless, because ASD remains a diagnosis that is defined completely on the basis of behavior, diagnostic assessment is both complex and expensive. Appropriate...

• Blacks Reduce Educational Gap

  1/1/90

  This article discusses a report issued by the Commerce Department's Census Bureau concerning the educational gap in the U.S. from 1978 to 1988. About 75 percent of African Americans and 82 percent of Whites aged 18 to 24 were high school graduates in 1988. The proportions in 1978 were 68 percent for African Americans and 83 percent for Whites. The gap between the proportion of African Americans and White high school graduates narrowed significantly from 1978 to 1988, while annual dropout...

• Bridging the gap between academics & athletics

  1/1/98 - Jones, Dianne C.

  A study at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater examined the validity of the stereotypes that student athletes were inferior students, selected easier majors, and did not graduate. A review of grade point averages proved that the student athletes at the university were not academically inferior to the general student population. A tabulation of majors showed that student athletes did not select perceived "easier" majors than the general student body. Furthermore, an analysis of graduation...

• Cambodian Invisibility: Students Lost between the "Achievement Gap" and the "Model Minority"

  1/1/08 - Wallitt, Roberta

  This article discusses one aspect of a research study that explored the school experiences of Cambodian American students. Due to their invisibility in the school setting and also in the literature on school reform, these children from refugee families are often overlooked as schools attempt to "close the achievement gap." Through their own words, the young people provide insight as to why the schools are so ineffective in educating them, resulting in disproportionate dropout rates and...

• Closing the Achievement Gap in Math: The Long-Term Effects of Eighth-Grade Algebra

  1/1/06 - Spielhagen, Frances R.

  Recent changes in national and state mathematics standards have increased the level of algebraic thinking taught in younger grades. These changes have prompted more inclusive curriculum designs that open the opportunity to enroll in advanced mathematics courses at younger ages. Of particular interest to this study is the access to eighth-grade algebra, once traditionally reserved for select populations. This study examined long-term academic outcomes for students who did or did not enroll in...

• Closing the Achievement Gap: A Structured Approach to Group Counseling

  1/1/05 - Campbell, Chari A., Brigman, Greg

  This study evaluated the impact of a group counseling intervention on student academic and social performance. Twenty-five school counselors were trained to use a structured approach to small-group counseling with students scoring in the mid-to-low range in math and reading. The group intervention focused on improving student achievement and student success skills, which included academic, social, and self-management skills. Results indicated gains in reading and math achievement scores and...

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  Collecting post-school outcome data: Strategies for increasing response rates

  1/14/09 - Smith, S.C., & Bost, L.W.

  The brief contains an overview of the requirement to collect post-school outcome data and challenges experienced by states in collecting these data. Recommendations and strategies that states can use to secure sufficient response rates, especially from youth who drop out of school, are provided.