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3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation

eSchool News

The lack of motivation has contributed to lower academic performance and increased dropout rates. Self-regulation and metacognition: “Teaching students to manage emotions and behaviors while cultivating reflective practices enhances their capacity for informed decision-making and personal growth.

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How one district solved its special education dropout problem

The Hechinger Report

The district’s class of 2010 had a 73 percent graduation rate for students in special education and a 13 percent dropout rate — double the dropout rate for the student body overall. The high dropout rate for students with disabilities is a pressing national problem. Covina-Valley has seen its efforts pay off.

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How a dropout factory raised its graduation rate from 53 percent to 75 percent in three years

The Hechinger Report

Talent Development Secondary, a nonprofit that grew out of a Johns Hopkins University study on dropout rates, is the data-driven arm of the Diplomas Now model; it identifies kids at risk of dropping out and establishes a schoolwide process of intervention and support services to keep them on track to graduate.

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How is STEM Education Shaping the Future of our Science Classes?

EdNews Daily

As high school dropout rates increase and the lack of motivation for students to learn science grows, the U.S. Even though schools perform outreach programs to inform community partners of STEM education, it is essential to understand why it is important in our classrooms.

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How are you attracting and retaining teachers of color? 

eSchool News

Research tells us having a person of color teach them has a positive impact on students of all backgrounds, but particularly on the dropout rates of black students. The system includes a standard approval process dependent on the job posting, so applicant information is only available to approved reviewers.

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PBIS in High Schools

Minga

However, high schools require a greater focus on autonomy, academic alignment, and preparing students for post-secondary success when addressing behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. Reduced Dropout Rates: Supports at-risk students with targeted interventions , fostering engagement, relationships, and persistence.

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VHS Learning Elects Dr. Yolanda D. Johnson to its Board of Directors

eSchool News

Dr. Johnson currently serves as the Executive Officer for Student Services at Springfield Public Schools, where she oversees school counseling and social work services, dropout prevention and graduation improvement strategies, and college access and success initiatives. Johnson to its board of directors.

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