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From High School To College: Teachers And Students Assess The Impact Of An Expository Reading And Writing Course On College Readiness, Jennifer Mccormick, Anne L. Hafner, Michelle Saint-Germain
From High School To College: Teachers And Students Assess The Impact Of An Expository Reading And Writing Course On College Readiness, Jennifer Mccormick, Anne L. Hafner, Michelle Saint-Germain
Journal of Educational Research and Practice
The study aimed to examine teachers’ and students’ views on the impact of the Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) on students’ college readiness and on teaching practices. Literature in the areas of college readiness, critiques of the English curriculum at the secondary level, and a review of research on the effects of ERWC are summarized. The mixed-methods study used a teacher survey, teacher interviews, and student focus groups. Findings showed that teachers reported making numerous changes and improvements in their teaching as a result of attending a professional development program and also reported making changes in other courses. Teachers …
A Promise Fulfilled - Syracuse University Graduates Its First Class Of Say Yes Scholars, Christine Yackel
A Promise Fulfilled - Syracuse University Graduates Its First Class Of Say Yes Scholars, Christine Yackel
Syracuse University Magazine
Highlights the role that Say Yes to Education has had on local Syracuse city high school students who have graduated through this program at Syracuse University by making the college dream affordable them.