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In Alternative Schools: A Reference Handbook, educator Brenda Edgerton Conley surveys the emerging alternatives to our conventional educational system—a system that is not only costly, but ineffective for many children.In a resource aimed at a broad audience—school administrators, politicians, and, most important, parents—Conley offers both a historical and a present-day perspective on alternative educational programs. What sets the alternative … More >>
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This qualitative case study explored the role human connections played in a distance learning environment in a small program within a small university in Alaska. It explored how administrators, staff members, and distance educators included (or excluded) human relations in their distance classes and curriculum designs. It employed demography surveys, focus groups, and personal interviews to examine the participants’ experiences and perceptions and how they constru… More >>
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