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A decade of data in one state shows an unexpected result when colleges drop remedial courses

The Hechinger Report

A 10-year analysis of how almost 100,000 students fared before and after the new policy was conducted by researchers at the University of Delaware, and their draft paper was made public earlier this year. In 2015, Tennessee’s public colleges were some of the first higher education institutions to eliminate stand-alone remedial courses.

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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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OPINION: Often overlooked vocational-tech schools provide great solutions to student debt, labor shortages

The Hechinger Report

Autonomy also allows schools to determine what type of admissions policies work best for them. Meanwhile, the overall dropout rate at regional voc-techs is 0.5 Budget autonomy allows schools to allocate funding as they see fit to meet the needs of their particular students. percent , even lower than the overall 1.5

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The Des Moines Register’s editorial on student retention is lazy and irresponsible

Dangerously Irrelevant

Significantly higher dropout rates. Retention has found to be a stronger predictor of student dropout than socioeconomic status or parental education. Retention has found to be a stronger predictor of student dropout than socioeconomic status or parental education. Retention is not a policy unknown. Lower life success.

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States use direct mail, money, to get more of their residents back to college

The Hechinger Report

The push to reach these dropouts by Mississippi and other states, including Indiana and Tennessee, reflects a growing recognition that there just aren’t enough students coming out of U.S. Go Back” campaign in Indiana, among the several states trying to get college dropouts to finish their college educations.

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Minnesota has a persistent higher-ed gap: Are new efforts making a difference?

The Hechinger Report

With people of color expected to make up a quarter of the state’s population by 2035, these gaps represent an economic threat to Minnesota; unless more residents get to and through college, there won’t be enough qualified workers to fill the jobs that require a post-secondary degree or certificate. “[O]ur Kelly Field for The Hechinger Report.

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OPINION: A fresh start on school discipline isn’t optional — especially for schools serving underrepresented students

The Hechinger Report

Educators who remain firm, consistent and empathetic, including and especially when students make mistakes and even challenge teachers, are far more likely to de-escalate conflict and prevent secondary incidents. All kids — but especially those who have experienced trauma — shift into fight-or-flight mode when confronted with conflict.

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