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3 Ways Big Data Can Soften the Campus Dropout Crisis

EdNews Daily

Guest Article Written By: Bob La Loggia. And like any major problem, this mass exodus of dropouts must be addressed sooner rather than later through innovative interventions. The “soft” predictors, those subtle hints that are precursors to student dropout. Enter the use of big data and predictive analytics.

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Teacher dropouts

The Innovative Educator

Editor''s note: This is a living post to which I will continue adding the stories of teacher dropouts as they are brought to my attention. Fast forward 20 years and we have Kris Nielsen''s letter published in the Washington Post in an article called, " Letter from disgusted teacher: I quit." I can’t teach this way any longer."

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How districts can proactively protect against school shootings

eSchool News

Key points: Students and educators report feeling increasingly unsafe in their schools A school safety plan should include both reactive and proactive measures See related article: 4 considerations for school safety solutions The U.S. continues to grapple with its gun-related violence problem as new shootings make headlines every day.

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School Cellphone Use Contracts Can Reduce Bullying

EdNews Daily

In 2014, Schargel was nominated for the Brock International Prize in Education for “demonstrating clear evidence of success in dropout prevention and for retaining students in alternative education environments. In addition, he has written over 100 published articles dealing with school reform.

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

Neo LMS

Literature-related articles. While some learners may prefer reading articles, others need more interactive course formats such as video and audio courses or gamification to feel engaged. . Links to videos, movies, documentaries . This multitude of materials ensures that students access more information and more content formats.

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How Childhood Experiences Contribute to the Education-Health Link

Digital Promise

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Childhood traumatic stress from violence , abuse , corporal punishment and neglect contribute to educational outcomes such as excessive absenteeism, school dropout and school performance. Read the original article.

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How Attendance Awards Backfire

Digital Promise

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. School attendance has become a point of focus in educational reform in recent years, as research has indicated that chronic absenteeism is a predictor of poor academic performance and higher dropout rates.

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