The Hechinger Report

JULY 13, 2021

Of those who failed both semesters in 2005-06, only 15 percent graduated in four years. Math courses are “the most significant barrier to degree completion in both STEM and non-STEM fields,” the authors concluded. One goal of that early-algebra trend was to get more kids through calculus and onto a STEM degree track.

STEM 126

STEM Report Course Study 126

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 7, 2018

In a presentation a few years ago, a top education-department administrator, Chief of Literacy Kerry Laster, wrote, “We retain students despite overwhelming research and practical evidence that retention fails to lead to improved student outcomes.” Most students lost months or even years of school time after Katrina hit in 2005.

Analysis 121

Analysis Report Data Policies 121

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Ocon, who had been at the school since 2005, became convinced that the source of the dismal performance numbers was not the kids but a hidebound curriculum that was simply not working to their benefit. Ocon describes lesson plans that were based around presenting content and then giving quizzes and tests at predetermined intervals.

Report 89

Report Competency Based Learning Common Core System 89