Schools that helped us determine early on the effectiveness of What's the Word? have agreed to share their results with you. These schools serve a variety of student populations, ranging from inner-city to private prep, learning disabled to arts magnet. Students considered to be at-risk were also included. Most of these schools pre- and post-tested students, and the results were just as we had hoped – in all cases impressive and in many, astounding.
Profiles of Participating Schools:
AIM High School, Madison, SD – This high school serves "at-risk" students.
Winston School, Dallas, TX – Winston is a private school for students with learning differences.
North Dallas High School, Dallas, TX – Designated as the first international school in Texas, this school is located in a lower socio-economic area and draws ESL students representing more than 30 nationalities.
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts, Dallas, TX – Ninth graders at this nationally renowned arts magnet school participated in the pilot test.
Thornton High School, Harvey, IL – This school has a low socio-economic student population.
Episcopal School of Dallas, Dallas, TX – One hundred percent of this private prep school's graduating class went to college.
Ruxton Country School, Owings Mill, MD – Ruxton is an independent co-educational school.
Northwest Classen High School, Oklahoma City, OK – "At-risk" students in reading classes at this public school participated in the pilot program.
