Proponents say academies help students seethe
relevance of academic work, focus thinkingabout their careers, and develop broadlyapplicable skills such as teamwork and imaginativeproblem solving.
Not exact matches
The rigor and
relevance of his
work — on subjects ranging from the long - term benefits
of the Head Start program, the value
of degrees from for - profit colleges, and the effects
of racial segregation on
academic achievement and life outcomes — make his findings absolutely essential reading for
academics and policymakers alike,» said Dean James Ryan.
Even more troubling is that 45 per cent
of girls do not see the
relevance of the skills they learn in PE to their lives and ultimately, issues with confidence, self ‑ consciousness, the pressure
of academic school
work and lack
of encouragement from teachers and parents, all hold teenage girls back from being physically active.
Most low - income students that attempt degrees drop out because
of cost, inadequate preparation, a college
academic program that lacks rigor and
relevance, or the daily challenge
of work and family.