Texas Study of Students at Risk
These reports present findings from a comprehensive evaluation examining the effectiveness of three state-level programs with the common goal of helping students at risk of failure to achieve academically.
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Access the documents below to learn more about this research effort.
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| Case Studies of Initiatives Supporting Ninth Graders' Success (Cross-Site Report)  | October 2004 |  PDF (8 MB) |
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This report presents case studies of programs designed to support the academic success of at-risk students, including the Optional Extended Year Program, the Texas After School Initiative, and the Ninth Grade Success Initiative. The case studies provide an in-depth look at district- and campus-level activities supporting at-risk students, grant-funded activities sustained over time, and best practices in projects.
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| At-Risk Students and the Transition to High School: Texas' Efforts to Support Ninth Grade Success | March 2002 | PDF (1 MB) |
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Implemented in 1999, the Texas's Ninth Grade Success Initiative (NGSI) provided resources to support district programs designed to improve academic outcomes for at-risk ninth-grade students. This evaluation of NGSI relies on information collected through analyses of proposals, district-submitted data, and site visit data and the analysis discusses a broad range of topics, including challenges for ninth graders, program activities, successes and challenges in program implementation, and recommendations to policymakers.
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