New Study shows Importance of Early Childhood Education, Family Engagement
“I think a lot of research and a lot of evidence shows that focusing on early childhood is really important if we want to create equal opportunities for kids. I think these studies show that the emphasis over the last decade or two in early childhood that we’ve seen most in public policy, the expansion […]
National Dropout Prevention Center/Network Names DeeperDive Learning Inc. as Innovation Partner
Online Education Professional Development Product Developer Joins Growing Group Clemson, S.C. (August 16, 2016) – The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N) announces DeeperDive Learning Inc., a provider of online education-related professional learning experiences, as its latest Innovation Partner. Innovation Partners are businesses, individuals or companies whose dedication in advancing efforts to reduce dropout rates nationwide […]
Every Student Succeeds Act
To National Dropout Prevention Network Members and NDPC/N Friends, The U.S. Department of Education is encouraging feedback on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and has provided a public comment period that extends through Monday, August 1, 2016. The full text of the ESSA is available at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s1177enr/pdf/BILLS-114s1177enr.pdf . In addition, the full text of the […]
McClarin Success Academy and the NDPS Certification Program
Dr. Lateshia Woodley, Principal of McClarin Success Academy in Fulton County, Georgia, discusses the successful efforts of the McClarin team in increasing their school graduation rate from 19% to 50% in two years. Dr. Woodley spoke at the recent Reaching the Wounded Student Conference: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Helping Youth Beyond At Risk in Kissimmee, […]
National Dropout Prevention Center/Network Unites Efforts in Combatting Dropout
National Dropout Prevention Center/Network Unites Efforts in Combatting Dropout Significant Enrollment Gains for National Dropout Prevention Specialist Certification Program CLEMSON, S.C. (07/05/2016)—The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N) notes significant growth in participation in the National Dropout Prevention Specialist (NDPS) certification program indicating that the program has been widely accepted and is meeting the needs of […]
New Release for 2016: 2013-2014 Civil Rights Data Collection, U.S. Department of Education
Review key data highlights from the 2013-2014 Civil Rights Data Collection. This newly released report offers data on a wide array of topics including: early learning, chronic student absenteeism, educational access in justice facilities. Read more. Explore the entire data set..
Let’s focus on students’ strengths rather than risk factors
In the late 80s and early 90s, I led a campus-based program for middle school students at-risk of dropping out of school. The residential summer program engaged 60 to 70 students in academic classes, work skill development, employment, recreation and service activities. The program was challenging for students, our staff of university students, teachers, counselors […]
Diplomas Count 2016 Map: Graduation Rates by State, Student Group via Education Week
Spend less on jailing adolescents and more on educating them
Brian L. Pauling is president and CEO of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., a global nonprofit mentoring organization with more than 100 chapters reaching 125,000 youth in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean. “As the school year winds down, one can’t help but think of graduations and where and how students […]