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PROOF POINTS: Inside the perplexing study that’s inspired colleges to drop remedial math

The Hechinger Report

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. Most importantly, it studied math, often an insurmountable requirement for many students to complete their college degrees.

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How districts can proactively protect against school shootings

eSchool News

While Robb Elementary School was the target in this particular tragedy, school shootings have proven to have a domino effect that permeates the entire school system. continues to grapple with its gun-related violence problem as new shootings make headlines every day.

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Addressing the needs of all learners at Wolf Creek Public Schools

Hapara

Developed by some of the division’s most experienced master teachers, this ELM comprises 64 core curriculum courses, including math, sciences, social studies and English. In addition, teachers at WCPS have also created or modified courses in Workspace for elementary through high school learners. Their continuous use of H?para

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OPINION: Often overlooked vocational-tech schools provide great solutions to student debt, labor shortages

The Hechinger Report

Related: PROOF POINTS: Shop class sometimes boosts college going, Massachusetts study finds. Meanwhile, the overall dropout rate at regional voc-techs is 0.5 For instance, if a student engages in horseplay while holding a welding torch, students and teachers could be put at risk. percent , even lower than the overall 1.5

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VHS Learning Elects Dr. Yolanda D. Johnson to its Board of Directors

eSchool News

Dr. Johnson currently serves as the Executive Officer for Student Services at Springfield Public Schools, where she oversees school counseling and social work services, dropout prevention and graduation improvement strategies, and college access and success initiatives. Johnson to its board of directors. Dr. Johnson holds a B.A.

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What Is Prior Knowledge and Why it Matters?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Historical Context in Social Studies : When discussing the Civil Rights Movement in a history class, students draw on their prior knowledge of earlier historical events like slavery and the American Civil War to better understand the context and significance of this movement. Prior Knowledge: What Does the Research Say?

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PROOF POINTS: New wave of research shows nudging students by text is not as promising as hoped

The Hechinger Report

Several studies in the mid 2000s found that cell phone messages were surprisingly effective at reminding students to fill out financial aid forms, as well as to apply to and enroll in college. High school seniors were targeted, as were college dropouts who wanted to resume their studies. 1/2) Hi [first_name].

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