The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whittenberg, a public elementary school in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, that focuses on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in its curriculum. Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering, a school focused on STEM curriculum in Greenville, South Carolina. Credit: Ariel Gilreath/The Hechinger Report.

Industry 133

Industry Elementary Education Robotics 133

The Hechinger Report

MAY 15, 2023

The early results of her randomized control trial were so extraordinary that her study influenced not only CUNY in 2016 but also California lawmakers in 2017 to start phasing out remedial education in their state. The confusion stems from the study design.

Study 119

Study Course Dropout Data 119

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

ATLANTA — When Keenan Robinson started college in 2017, he knew the career he wanted. In meetings with his academic adviser during the second semester of his freshman year, Robinson said he learned that though his GPA was solid, the school’s computer algorithm saw trouble. But some STEM majors are tougher than others.

Data 108

Data Dropout Company Report 108

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2019

Among the many other problems dragging down Puerto Rico’s stagnant economy, made worse by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, is a huge high school dropout rate and, among those students who do manage to graduate, a comparatively low trajectory to college — especially college on the mainland — and a high dropout rate there, too.

Dropout 111

Dropout Report Accessibility Study 111

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2019

At an Orleans Parish School Board school board meeting last December, Lewis was seated on the dais touting a major victory for his administration. We have engaged our students, our families and our parents as we continue to make the best decision for McDonogh 35,” Lewis announced at the December meeting. Change, but what kind?

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Meeting Groups Report Course 87

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

BE2T exists to meet these two needs. Fellows receive monthly stipends that start at $450 and rise each year, up to $700, in an attempt to combat steep post-secondary dropout rates — 33 percent of black college students drop out after one year of college, often because of financial shortfalls.

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Report Elementary Secondary Classroom 107

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Later that day, she planned to study for her summer session classes, English and public speaking, and to meet with an advisor. Edward Lara started as a campus coach in July of 2017 and works with about 22 students. He graduated from JW Sexton High School, a STEM-focused magnet school, in 2016.

System 111

System Study Policies Report 111