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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

Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide. High dropout risk. This condition, combined with anxiety and stress, can lead to disengagement and increased dropout risk, in addition to self-isolation and poor social skills. Knowledge absorption decrease. Disengagement. The risk of seclusion.

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Districts Pivot Their Strategies to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism During Distance Learning

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In elementary school, frequent absences are linked to a higher likelihood of dropout—even if attendance improves over time. To address absenteeism, school administrators have turned to outside groups to help implement data-informed intervention and outreach strategies.

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Implementing Innovation Strategies to Make School Districts More Equitable

edWeb.net

The strategies needed to transform school districts, along with the ongoing implementation of these strategies in one Connecticut district, were discussed during a recent edWebinar , hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network. Innovation and Implementation for Equity. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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3 Strategies to Combat Summer Learning Loss

Digital Promise

NSLA states summer learning loss “ is one of the most significant causes of the achievement gap between lower and higher income youth and one of the strongest contributors to the high school dropout rate. For many young people, the summer ‘opportunity gap’ contributes to gaps in achievement, employment and college and career success.”

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

Neo LMS

If you’re looking for a definition of personalized learning in the Glossary of Educational Reform, you’ll learn that: Personalized learning means addressing the distinct learning needs of each student with the help of different instructional approaches, educational programs, and learning strategies and experiences. . Key takeaways.

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

eSchool News

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.

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