by Patrick Tegge | Nov 9, 2017 | Articles
A school in Hawaii is discovering that building family relationships helps deter school absence. At Waianae Intermediate School 40 percent of all students are chronically absent. The school is developing a partnership with family court and trying home visits to keep... by Ryan Tarinelli | Jul 30, 2014 | Articles
A special school program is accelerating the graduation rate for dropouts without having them ever set foot in a public school. Students who are not on tract to complete their high school diploma by their 21st birthday will now have an opportunity to attend the Bethel... by Jessica Williams | Jul 26, 2014 | Articles
New opportunities are helping at risk youth, as year round classes help students graduate. When 17 year old Koran Blackman was at his old school, Bonnabel Magnet Academy High in Kenner, he was known for being in the popular crowd. He insists he is not trying to sound... by Jonathan M Alexander | Jul 18, 2014 | Articles
A new superintendent has the stated objective of keeping students in school and out of trouble. According to Bert L’Homme newly installed as Durham Public Schools superintendent, raising standards includes lowering suspensions and dropout rates, while improving... by Daniel Clark | Jul 15, 2014 | Articles
The issue of how to deal with children’s bad behavior is a major concern faced by parents and educators at every stage of schooling. In today’s world children go to school with increasing levels of stress, anger and uncertainty. Children who come to school with...
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