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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. Disengagement.

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How a dropout factory raised its graduation rate from 53 percent to 75 percent in three years

The Hechinger Report

But Communities In Schools, a Virginia-based nonprofit, is a vital pillar of support that directs students and families in need to community resources. Related: How one district solved its special education dropout problem. Under the Diplomas Now imitative three nonprofit groups provide staff and resources inside Webster High School.

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

The Hechinger Report

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.” What an enormous resource,” Kim said. “We It’s not fair to them — we know that. Where is the rising tuition going?

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

The Hechinger Report

Instead of merely checking in once per semester to assist with scheduling, advisors also help students access nonacademic resources and offer moral support. “It’s Related: PROOF POINTS: Lessons from college dropouts who came back. Related: Colleges’ new solution to enrollment declines: Stopping dropouts .

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Addressing the needs of all learners at Wolf Creek Public Schools

Hapara

In the past, new educators began teaching at WCPS with little to no resources but the expectation that they could serve a diverse set of students and address their learning needs. In fact, dropout rates were reduced to 2.2% target and five points below the provincial average dropout rate of 2.7%. in 2020, well below the 2.9%

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

Neo LMS

For example, a student who is passionate about English literature and whose goal is to master modernism in literature can receive a variety of resource recommendations such as: The school or university’s internal literature courses. They comprise various educational resources. E-books, studies, and essays. Key takeaways.