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National Dropout Prevention Center Offers Resources

eSchool News

School closures are traumatizing students, families, and educators, presenting a new dropout risk factor and requiring schools to develop immediate virtual solutions. The National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC) has produced topical videos and virtual professional development to support schools and educators during current uncertain times.

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The impact of digital fatigue in the educational system

Neo LMS

A sense of overload because of the myriad of online resources. In the past year, online schooling has put a strain on vulnerable communities, especially those who have difficulties accessing technology or making the best out of limited resources. High dropout risk. Difficulty in setting time and space boundaries.

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One university has a new college specifically to re-enroll adults who had dropped out

The Hechinger Report

The program gives credit for work experience, offers flexible online classes and offers in-state tuition prices to every student, regardless of whether they live in Maryland, to help make the bachelor’s degree more financially accessible, Vaught said. “It’s Related: PROOF POINTS: Lessons from college dropouts who came back.

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Can peer counseling programs bridge access gaps for youth? Experts say it’s complicated

The Hechinger Report

The basic idea behind these peer support programs is straightforward: They rely on students trained to offer a listening ear to those who reach out, provide direct mentorship and guidance, or spot struggling students and help connect them with an adult or professional resources. We’re seeing much more digital remote options,” he said.

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How does an intelligent learning platform help teachers create a truly personalized learning environment?

Neo LMS

While technology doesn’t aim to substitute teachers, it can facilitate their work and ensure that each student gets access to customized educational content and assessment methods to provide the best possible learning outcomes. . This multitude of materials ensures that students access more information and more content formats.

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Canada treats its adjunct professors better than the U.S. does – and it pays off for students 

The Hechinger Report

He has an office, access to professional training and government-provided health insurance. There are now two decades of research saying that having more exposure to part-time faculty who lack the most support leads to more dropouts, lower graduation rates, lower GPAs and difficulty finding a major.” Where is the rising tuition going?

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Addressing the needs of all learners at Wolf Creek Public Schools

Hapara

“Equitable access has changed the landscape for learners at Wolf Creek, and H?para With students able to access all the courses they need during the school year and the full curriculum during summer school, there has been a positive change in learners’ ability to graduate on time and study what they’re interested in.

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