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THE LATEST CASUALTIES OF THE ECONOMY: STUDENTS’ GRADES

November 16, 2009

Tags: education, academic interventions, dropout prevention, grades, grade retention

As if the deep economic downturn of the last two years had not inflicted enough misery, it may claim a new victim: students’ grades. (more…)

EDUCATING IMMIGRANTS

November 9, 2009

Tags: education, academic interventions, dropout prevention

Lost amidst the heated debates over the influx of immigrants into the U.S., is the fact that immigrant children—who are likely to remain in this country—need to become educated members of our society. (more…)

Minority Scholars Excelling

June 22, 2009

Tags: education, middle school, high school, academic success, dropout prevention, academic interventions

A marvelous program that I’d like to see replicated across the country impresses me. Rainier Scholars was founded seven years ago in Seattle’s Rainier Valley by Bob Hurlbut—a man who simply wanted to make a difference in the world. (more…)

KEEPING DROUPOUTS IN

June 15, 2009

Tags: education, academic standards, dropout prevention, elementary school, academic interventions

Do you remember fourth grade as a special time? According to a June 2, 2009 article in the online edition of Education Week, students who drop out of high school routinely mention fourth grade as the last time they felt successful. (more…)

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