'Nagging And Nurturing' in Middle School to Prevent Dropouts
A national middle school model focuses on detecting potential dropouts in 6th grade and provides wraparound support to help them complete high school. Read Full Post >
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December 14, 2009
December 10, 2009
Absences Key in Achievement Lag for Spec. Ed. Students
Absences are found to be a key factor in raising the dropout risk for Chicago 9th graders with disabilities. Read Full Post >
December 09, 2009
Restructuring Under NCLB: What We Know, What We Don't
A new report concludes that No Child Left Behind's restructuring strategies offer low-performing schools little help turning around. Read Full Post >
November 25, 2009
Milwaukee Aims to Spread out HS Spec. Ed. Students
The Milwaukee school board wants more even distribution of special education students in the district's high schools. Read Full Post >
November 06, 2009
Stakes Rising in High School Exit Exams
New report finds the stakes are rising for high school exit exams. Read Full Post >
November 05, 2009
Interesting High School Tidbits From the States
Retroactive diplomas in North Carolina, tougher grad requirements in South Dakota, and interesting interpretations of who's a junior in Illinois. Read Full Post >
November 04, 2009
Ford Foundation Launches High School Initiative
The Ford Foundation announces a $100 million initiative to improve high schools. Read Full Post >
October 30, 2009
An Alabama High School Takes on Literacy
An Alabama high school focuses on teaching literacy in every subject. Read Full Post >
October 28, 2009
Chicago School Closures: Little Academic Impact, Report Finds
Chicago school closures made no significant impact on student achievement, report finds. Read Full Post >
October 27, 2009
A Different Way to Cut the Dropout Rate: Make Graduating Easier
A Des Moines school board committee considers reducing credits needed for graduation. Read Full Post >
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