Re: [Phys-l] Poverty and Academic Achievement

[Brian Whatcott <betwys1@sbcglobal.net>]

At 02:26 PM 3/31/2007, Jeffrey Schnick at Anselm you wrote:

> Mention in a recent Phys-L discussion of a correlation between poverty
> and low academic achievement brought this paper, about characteristics
> of schools at which economically disadvantaged students show evidence of
> high academic performance, to mind:
> <http://www.makingstandardswork.com/Downloads/AinAChp19.pdf>

A quote....

" First and most importantly, the[se...] Schools had a
laser-like focus on student achievement. The most casual observer 
could not walk
down a hallway without seeing charts, graphs, and tables that displayed student
achievement information, as well as data about the continuous improvement
students had made. The data were on display not only in principals' 
offices, but also
throughout the schools. In addition, we saw school trophy cases full 
of exemplary
academic work, including clear, concise essays, wonderful science 
projects, terrific
social studies papers, and outstanding mathematics papers. In short, the[se...]
Schools made it clear to the most casual observer that academic performance was
highly prized...."

I can almost taste the atmosphere as described.


Brian Whatcott    Altus OK    Eureka!