JFTK-NY Report on Middle School Best Practices in New York State

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What Makes Middle Schools Work: Findings from
the 2006-7 Middle School Best Practices Study
in New York State

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Our study found that 5 key elements mark the difference between the higher-performing and average-performing middle schools studied:

•	Trusting and respectful relationships
•	Attendance to students’ social & emotional well-being
•	Teamwork
•	Evidence-based decision making
•	Shared mission and goals

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Last updated on Apr. 9, 2008 by the Webmaster.
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