American High School Policy Conference

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American High SchoolPolicy Conference

• Adolescent Learners
• and the
• Achievement Gap
• Dorothy S. Strickland
• Rutgers, The State University of NJ

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Expectations

• Adolescent Learners will
• Use effective text-processing skills and
  strategies
• Be motivated and engaged
• Adopt normative ways of reading and writing

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The Achievement Gap

• Issues and Concerns
• Socioeconomic status
• Home Background
• Linguistic Background
• Quality of Instruction

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Recent Policy Iniatives

• Increased attention to adolescent issues
• National/State/District Levels
• No Child Left Behind