Sentences with phrase «grade retention under»

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Under the leadership of Paul Vallas, Chicago instituted test - based retention at grades 3, 6 and 9 in 1996 (see Examiner, Fall 2000).

But despite promises and new policies meant to hold more students back until they've mastered grade - level material, a University of Minnesota study currently under peer review found that student retention is actually on the decline.

We investigate this possibility in the context of the early grade retention policy in Florida, which requires all students with reading skills below grade level to be retained in the third grade, yet grants exemptions under special circumstances.