Rethinking High School Graduation Rates and TrendsHigh School Dropouts Cost State BillionsGraduation Rates in the Nation's 50 Largest School DistrictsReducing the Dropout RateLog On, …
End of School Year: A Time to Reflect or Celebrate
End of another long school year. Tired, stressed, and anxiously awaiting summer vacation. Anticipation of graduation in the air. Teachers administering finals and administrators...well …
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Model Program – Dropout Students and Social Online Networking
My Future, My DecisionWhat do dropout students and social online networking have in common?My Future, My Decision is a program with a different approach.Debra Duardo, the Director of …
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Student Engagement and Motivation Resources
21 Ways to Engage Students in School Article highlights the results of the NCSE contest on school engagement. Practical strategies and activities, and best practices.Count Me In For Learning! …
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Pros and Cons of International Baccalaureate Program
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program has been in existence since 1968. Many educators are not aware of the program. Others feel the program is not suitable for urban American schools. Recently …
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Ways to Welcome New Classified Staff
Districts welcome new students and certificated staff. Resources are available for beginning teachers. Incoming students face challenges and receive support. What about other new employees? What …
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