Sentences with phrase «grade retention practices»

Such in - grade retention practices based on the premise that students need that time to catch up either academically or socially.

Not exact matches

This policy brief presents an in - depth look at the issue of in - grade retention (particularly in Texas), reviews research that finds this practice to be ineffective, and outlines alternatives to both retention and social promotion.

«The reason I think retention isn't necessarily a very helpful practice is that I think the typical situation is to simply repeat a grade and not necessarily address the reasons a kid was failing in the first place,» he said.

School accountability should be achieved by sample testing, saving millions of dollars in state funds and simultaneously eliminating misuse of tests for such dysfunctional practices as in - grade retention or denial of diplomas.

Over the years, PAA has opposed school policies and practices such as grade retention, high - stakes standardized testing

Over the years, PAA has opposed school policies and practices such as grade retention, high - stakes standardized testing, and mass school closings.

Early intervention can prevent problems from snowballing, and it represents a more promising option for addressing underachievement than either retention or social promotion, the practice of passing students from grade to grade regardless of whether they have mastered the standards.

This research summary reviews the literature on teacher retention and mobility, effective induction practices, and specific implications for beginning teachers being inducted in the middle level grades.

Meta - analysis of grade retention research: Implications for practice in the 21st century.