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First Things First: Theory, Research, and Practice
In “Theory, Research, and Practice” First Things First (FTF) is traced back to its roots in the rich tradition of research on human motivation. Three fundamental psychological needs – competence,...
View ArticleFirst Things First: A Framework for Successful Reform
This white paper provides a basic introduction to the origins and foundational ideas behind First Things First (FTF). The authors review the previous fifteen years of school reform in order to situate...
View ArticleFirst Things First: What It Takes to Make a Difference
This chapter in the book “Time for Change: New Visions for High School” provides an extensive introduction to First Things First (FTF). Beginning with the FTF theory of change and the seven critical...
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