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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Creating Professional Working Environments for Teachers
Creating Professional Working Environments for Teachers
Professional environments for teachers require competitive salaries, career progression, mentorship, and collaborative learning opportunities—resulting in high retention and stronger student outcomes.

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GDP Gains When Every Student Attains Universal Basic Skills
GDP Gains When Every Student Attains Universal Basic Skills
Ensuring all students reach basic skill levels could significantly boost GDP, with top-performing countries showing that improving education outcomes is achievable, even for disadvantaged students.

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Keys to a Successful VET System
Keys to a Successful VET System
Key principles and practices from the best systems vocational education systems around the globe.

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