Making the Grade

By Jennifer Craw

As students all over the world prepare to head back to school, we look at three models of grade retention in Japan, the Netherlands and the U.S. to see how each impacts student performance.

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The Quest to Remake the American High School: A Conversation with Jal Mehta
The Quest to Remake the American High School: A Conversation with Jal Mehta
In this interview, Harvard Graduate School of Education Professor Jal Mehta argues that our current system of schools—designed in the early 20th century industrial era—need to become modern organizations capable of supporting deeper learning for all students.

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Looping Students with Teachers: Providing Continuity and Support
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