April 1998
Vol. IX, No. 7

Retention

From the Editor: Share the numbers on retention

Main story: Trying to succeed where others failed
The Chicago plan, the school reality, the research.
See also: Making the test grade, 1996-97

With 14 pupils, Bob Teplo still has a big challenge
How one teacher, his pupils and their parents are handling retention.

Strict retention comes, goes; LA, NYC wary
Who's in and who's out of the latest retention round.

Transition centers aim to catch kids up
Small schools, small classes, extra time, new teachers pave the way.

Reform Phase II:
The Amundsen Chronicles
It’s test time! IGAP down, CASE, TAP on tap

From Gery Chico, Julie Woestehoff

Tunney forced to run as challenger
Comings and goings

Fourth installment: Parents