Session 39: Seven Promising Practices for Improving Student Achievement

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School leaders are struggling with an array of challenges to improve academic quality. Yet tinkering with parts of the system has not proved effective. Today, educators are looking for comprehensive school improvement solutions that can make a systemic difference in achievement. This session will highlight seven promising practices and strategies for increasing the performance of all students, with a focus on subgroups and minority populations.

Presenters:
Charity Smith, assistant commissioner, Public School Academic Accountability, Arkansas Department of Education, Little Rock, Ark.