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Thursday February 14, 2013
Graduation rates need to count: 5 questions for states with NCLB waivers
by Kathryn YoungIn 2008, federal regulations for the first time required measurement of and progress on more accurate cohort graduation rates in every state for each subgroup of students. Although the U.S.
Friday January 25, 2013
Who is in charge here? BDEA reflection on student ownership
by Alison HramiecIt has been a busy year at Boston Day and Evening Academy (BDEA), and much of our focus has been directed to our third 5-year charter renewal—a crucial milestone in the life of a charter school. During the 3-day visit by BDEA’s re-charter team, a student panel was asked “Who is in charge here?” Our students, never shy, jumped right in.
Topics: College Readiness
Thursday January 17, 2013
Of executive functions and postsecondary success
by Mamadou NdiayePaul Tough’s new book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character, is about the importance of character in preparing students for success in education, employment, and life. Specifically, he describes the critical role of developing executive functions for young people to succeed in college.
Topics: College Readiness, Dropout Recovery