The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

While some students remain unconnected, Oakland’s effort has emerged as an example of how to tackle a citywide digital divide. “We Still, she added, there were “just so many stories of kids using their cellphones to complete assignments, to research, or having to figure out how to get to public libraries in order to access devices.”.

Digital Divide 109

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 109

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Leave this field empty if you're human: In interviews with 45 parents and students and more than 50 other experts, advocates and lawyers across 34 states and the District of Columbia, families and advocates described systemic problems with special education in high school. The system, she said, “failed me.”.

Education 111

Education Strategy Report Training 111

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

But high schools often neglect to teach these students the soft skills that will help them in higher education — like how to study, manage their time and self-advocate. Students with other disabilities, such as autism, may have trouble knowing how to act in social situations. It’s a crisis. Our kids are graduating to the couch.”.

Study 87

Study Advocacy Report Outcomes 87

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 7, 2018

Early this past December, the state released guidance to explain how to institute alternatives to retention in fourth grade, to comply with a resolution passed by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in October. Students who failed LEAP suddenly have more options than pass or fail.

Analysis 121

Analysis Report Data Policies 121

EdNews Daily

MARCH 6, 2020

I had graduated from college and was convinced that my university professors had trained me with the skills I needed to thrive in the educational system. It is like reading every book there is to learn how to swim, taking a test on swimming and then being thrown into the ocean. ” Everything else is secondary!

Secondary 130

Secondary Training Survey Dropout 130

EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In addition to educational disruption, what are the costs to school systems? A report by Richard Ingersoll has observed that new teachers are particularly vulnerable because they are more likely than more experienced teachers to be assigned to low-performing schools in urban areas, where the dropout rates reach or exceed 50 percent.

Dropout 130

Dropout Training Report Social Media 130

The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2018

“Since my parents didn’t get much education, it’s hard to talk to them about my schoolwork and applying to college, or how to plan my time and get everything done,” says Mariano Almanza, 18, pictured speaking with his Coronado High School guidance counselor, Colleen McElvogue. Photo: Sarah Gonser for The Hechinger Report.

Dropout 111

Dropout Report Training Outcomes 111

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

“We have to admit,” Cantor assures us,” academic success is a great way to get a job, but a poor way to learn how to do a good job.” Companies take it on faith that that a college degree is worth the handsome salaries graduates command; in contrast, dropouts suffer with little to show for their aborted time in school.

Dropout 78

Dropout Data Training Secondary 78

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2017

Those who are keeping systems in place are very focused on power,” said Hammer. Working Working A panel devoted to preparing students for work asked why we so often forget about how to get students ready to work—not just be students. “If Parents don’t just want a “voice,” Hammer said. Parents don’t just need a voice—they need power.”The

Education 87

Education Policies Company Dropout 87