A Case of a Partnership Academy Small Learning Community Model on Student Outcomes
Many students are experiencing disconnect from their large, seemingly impersonal high schools. This case study research explored a post-high school class cohort's perceptions of an academy environment. The study examined the nature of its connection to academic, behavioral and post-secondary ef...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
2008-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Youth Development |
| Online Access: | http://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/321 |
| Summary: | Many students are experiencing disconnect from their large, seemingly impersonal high schools. This case study research explored a post-high school class cohort's perceptions of an academy environment. The study examined the nature of its connection to academic, behavioral and post-secondary effects by utilizing a treatment group of academy students and a comparison group of non-academy students. The study found that students within academies experienced a greater sense of high school community than non-academy students. Differences were also found in post-secondary endeavors including greater participation by academy students in college, the workforce and career/technical areas. |
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| ISSN: | 2325-4017 |