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Once a Dropout, Not Always a Dropout
How many teenage dropouts eventually return to school, and why? Which students drop out permanently and which ones reenroll? And what results do the returning students achieve during the conventional four- or five-year time frame for high school graduation?
For years researchers have painted a statistical portrait of high school dropouts. But until recently, researchers have ignored the story of what happens to high school dropouts who return to school.
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What Does “Postsecondary Readiness” Really Mean When There Are Multiple Pathways to Success?
"Postsecondary readiness" refers broadly to preparing students transitioning from high school to the multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically to being ready for college. But there is little consensus on what the term means. The growing interest reflects concern about how well students are prepared for education and employment beyond high school. But the multiple definitions reflect substantive differences in interpretation, purpose, and use. In planning policy or priorities, such differences can be significant.
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A Focus on Success: Q&A With WestEd’s Pamela Burdman on Community Colleges and Postsecondary Readiness
How do community colleges fit into the larger picture of postsecondary education? What can colleges do to help students who aren't academically prepared for college-level classes have a better chance of succeeding? Read this Q&A article.
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Science Geared to How Students Learn
WestEd's Understanding Science for Teaching project enhances the knowledge and skills of elementary and middle school teachers, with a particular focus on improving instruction for English learners and those with low literacy skills. Research shows that Understanding Science has contributed to improving both teacher knowledge and student achievement in science.
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English Learner Expertise: Not Just for Specialists Anymore
The majority of English learners (ELs) born in the United States and the proportion of EL students within the overall student population is growing dramatically. Providing the best possible education for ELs has become an issue of increasing urgency. A new model in which all educators develop expertise in EL instruction is being advanced.
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Making the Most of Mistakes: Math Pathways & Pitfalls Improves Student Learning
Research on Math Pathways & Pitfalls has found that teachers can modify how they usually teach mathematics and significantly boost students' achievement.
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