Conventional high school curricula have nearly always focused on content knowledge and academic proficiency, but a growing body of research highlights specific noncognitive factors — such as academic perseverance and social skills — as pivotal to student learning and success inside the classroom and out.1 Developing these characteristics is especially important for students who have struggled
in traditional academic settings in the past.
Her work with students has spanned the years from preschool through young adulthood in
traditional academic settings, alternative programs, and special needs placements.
«Those skills come tolife in career academies in ways that are moredifficult in
traditional academic settings,» saysJ.D.
Outside of
the traditional academic setting, Jordan thrived.
Vocational schools are also sometimes viewed as institutions where low income students are pushed who can not succeed in
traditional academic settings.
Residential schools serve as a viable alternative for children with behavioral and emotional issues not adequately addressed in
a traditional academic setting.