Which of the Following Is the Best Example of School

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of school change using an empirical-rational strategy for change?

• A) The State Department of Education identifies new programs that it requires all schools to adopt.
• B) A superintendent attends a conference and brings back a new science program that he installs in schools.
• C) Teachers at an elementary school work together to determine the best strategies to use with low achieving students.
• D) After a reading strategy that was developed at a university was shown to be successful in other states, a school district decides to adopt it.
• E) A principal develops a staff development plan to meet teacher needs.

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Definitions:

Predatory Lending

Unethical practices by lenders who impose unfair and abusive loan terms on borrowers, often through high interest rates or unreasonable fees.

Loans

Money, property, or other material goods given to another party in exchange for future repayment of the loan value amount with interest or other finance charges.

Market Averages

Statistical measures that provide a snapshot of the overall movement and health of the stock market, typically represented by indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Parents Involved

Refers to the landmark Supreme Court case "Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1," which addressed issues of racial integration and affirmative action in schools.