Initially, the work of the Compact focused on engaging students in community service.
But by focusing on individual students, officials are able to ignore deeper problems within the system.
The school focuses on students who wish to concentrate in the areas of math and science.
His classes now focus on students working in small groups.
The school, she said, has focused more on students as individuals.
Most semester schools focus primarily on students from just one grade level.
The statement drew some criticism, however, for focusing only on Jewish students.
"The model is much more focused on students," she said.
Their teaching loads are higher, and they have less time to focus on students.
Two of the brief plays also focus on students.