Attempting to Enhance Students' Learning through Innovative Programs: The Case for Schools Evolving into High Reliability OrganizationsFootnote¹

1. This paper was written under a grant from the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education (No. OERI‐R‐117‐R‐90002). The Special Strategies Studies were funded through the U.S. Department of Education (Contract Nos. LC90010001 and LC90010002). However, any opinions expressed are the author's and do not represent OERI or U.S. Department of Education positions or policies

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