This May 2008 Practice Guide from the Institute of Education Sciences provides background information on critical topics related to school turnaround. The guide, based on an expert panel’s review of the topic, covers recommendations for best practices, summarizes related research, and rates the level of support the research provides for the recommendations. Checklists for implementing recommendations are also included.

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