The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2020

Her cellphone’s data plan — the only way she could access the internet at home — wasn’t up to the task. Greenville schools have some of the highest school dropout rates in the state, and Johnson also viewed staying at home as necessary to defend her children’s chances of living an easier life. This story also appeared in HuffPost.

Broadband 145

Broadband Digital Divide Education Accessibility 145

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Rubio, a junior at the University of Rhode Island who attended elementary school in Central Falls, had already intervened once this quarter. Related: Communities hit hardest by the pandemic, already struggling, could face a dropout cliff. Proponents of pods are encouraged by student survey results and other data to date.

Learning 85

Learning Report Elementary Dropout 85

MindShift

JUNE 18, 2020

But access to home support is arguably even more important. A national survey by the advocacy group ParentsTogether found big gaps by income in the ability to access emergency learning. One April survey found 4 in 10 U.S. Give teens one-on-one support. teens weren’t logging on to classes at all.

Khan Academy 57

Khan Academy Survey Dropout Meeting 57

The Hechinger Report

JULY 24, 2022

Some of the reasons for the decrease include teens waiting longer to have sex, increased access to contraception and popular reality TV shows such as “16 and Pregnant,” which depicted the struggles of young moms. But these same students who don’t have access to medically accurate, up-to-date information have to live with the consequences.

Report 134

Report Accessibility Outcomes Social Media 134

Edsurge

JULY 28, 2016

The district is also known for having one of the largest dropout rates and one of the highest pupil-to-teacher ratios in the country. Most learners have access to a tablet device, iPad, or some other form of smartphone device, but many don't have physical books at home. What is available to my learners at school and at home?

Technology 60

Technology eBook Dropout Libraries 60

Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Via Pacific Standard : “Why Is the FCC Considering Cutting Broadband Access for Students?” Jeb Bush’s lieutenant governor, as assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education, the top post at the Education Department overseeing K–12 policy.” ” More on the bill via Inside Higher Ed.

Kaplan 50

Kaplan Education Robotics E-rate 50

The Hechinger Report

JULY 17, 2017

I would have been a dropout.”. At the outset a survey was conducted to assess the needs of schools, families and communities. 1 request wasn’t about academics but access to mental health services. And 52 of the district’s 59 buildings provide in-school access to mental health services. And I do that with [Stubbe].

Data 95

Data Secondary System Accessibility 95

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

’” Via Education Week : “ FCC Seeks Comment on Access to WiFi for Schools and Libraries.” Meanwhile, the state has given initial approval for ECOT to become a “dropout school.” Via the Future of Privacy Forum : “ Law Enforcement Access to Student Records : What Is the Law?”

Education 47

Education Company Data Report 47

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 8, 2018

This nearly majority-Latino city began its experiment with personalized learning three years ago, after a districtwide survey revealed that thousands of high schoolers felt their education wasn’t relevant. District officials theorized that students’ disillusionment with the curriculum contributed to Vista High’s 10 percent dropout rate.

Personalized Learning 78

Personalized Learning Chromebook Learning Groups 78

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

One student told me that he appreciated that his school asked him to complete a survey “about what I like to do besides academics and getting to actually know me.” Whenever possible, it is crucial for educators to check in with students to learn more about them beyond just academics.

Meeting 108

Meeting Survey Study Report 108

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2016

The median household income in Oktibbeha County for black residents is $21,795 annually while the median income for white households is almost double, at $41,501, according to American Community Survey 2014 estimates. The school district had a 27 percent dropout rate in 2014. I struggled at first just to keep up.”.

Report 111

Report Dropout System Elementary 111

The Hechinger Report

MAY 25, 2016

In elementary and middle school, Knight was one of the smartest people I knew. The guidelines included ensuring trans students have access to the restrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that align with their gender identity. He is wearing a neat polo and khaki shorts, and thin, square glasses cover incredibly blue eyes.

Guidelines 44

Guidelines Policies Report Dropout 44

MindShift

AUGUST 17, 2018

This nearly majority-Latino city began its experiment with personalized learning three years ago, after a districtwide survey revealed that thousands of high schoolers felt their education wasn’t relevant. District officials theorized that students’ disillusionment with the curriculum contributed to Vista High’s 10 percent dropout rate.

Personalized Learning 34

Personalized Learning Chromebook Learning Groups 34

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

Some internet-access advocates say EBS is underutilized at best, and wasted at worst, because loose regulatory oversight by the FCC has allowed most of the spectrum to fall into the hands of commercial internet companies. .” Via The New York Times : “ New York to Shorten Standardized Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools.”

Education 44

Education Coursera MOOC Kaplan 44