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Why haven’t new federal rules unleashed more innovation in schools?

The Hechinger Report

High schools were rated on standardized tests, as well as dropout, attendance and graduation rates. Oregon is ahead of the curve nationally, having delved into the method in 2003. Our ESSA plan is a guidance document for our districts on how to braid federal funding together to make transformations,” Ives said.

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OPINION: Mental health services are crucially important for student success but often overlooked

The Hechinger Report

The relationship between student mental health and academic success is well-documented , as students with mental health disorders are more likely to have lower GPAs and are more likely to end their education. Alison formed the organization in 2003 as a 21-year-old, following the suicide of her brother and only sibling, Brian.

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How To Make A Civics Education Stick

MindShift

“What’s the dropout rate in some places? government are enshrined in founding documents, but civics classes don’t have to be a narrow, boring reading of those texts. At one Florida middle school, students learned about laws by writing bills — and in 2003, one of those bills made it to the Florida legislature.

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