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Specific Curricular Initiatives
digital storytelling project based learning differentiated instruction multiple intelligences peace education world of difference curriculum requiring working together (groupwork, cooperative learning, complex instruction) responsive classroom

Theoretical Frameworks
constructivism social learning

Curricular Renewal Intiatives
health and wellness service-learning community service [|technology] (Marco Torres - Multimedia and street-level youth)

Professional development for teachers
mentoring [|communities of practice] / learning communities anti-harrassment diversity training planning for student strengths

School (Re-) organizational Intiatives
small schools vertical teaming team teaching developmentally appropriate scheduling

Accountability Issues
high-stakes testing designing curriculum around testing requirements teaching to the test

Contextual Issues Facing Schools
unequal funding for different schools increased social pressure declining family unit taking on more "social" challenges union pressures on district resources behaviorally challenged kids impacting classroom learning outside pressures (money, religion, funding, social class differences, poverty/wealth)