How to reduce the dropout rate
Sent to the Daily Breeze (California), May 20
Thomas Elias warns us that the dropout rate is higher than we think it is, and that we need to know the true dropout rate so that schools can take appropriate action ("State dropout reports whitewash local schools," May 19).
But the figures presented to the public overestimate dropout rates because they are based on four-year completion of high school. This means that students with the perseverance to graduate in more than four years, or who get GEDs, are counted as dropouts. These late completers, most of whom have to work at least part-
An Invitation to the Save Our Schools March and Rally, July 28-31
From TeacherSabrina:
Just in case you need a formal invitation, here it is. (We can’t help you decide between the chicken or the fish, but we’re happy to help you choose between top-down education reform and real reform!)
We’re just two and a half months away from the main event! As we start making final plans for things like Port-o-Potties, audio/visual equipment, and the like, we need to get a sense of who’s coming. Help us get a head count by taking 30 seconds to click here and RSVP as soon as you can. When you’re finished, tweet or share it on Facebook (and consider making a tax-deductible donation to help defray some of the costs of the event– we really appreciate it).
In Solidarity,
The Save Our Schools March Organizing Committee
We’re just two and a half months away from the main event! As we start making final plans for things like Port-o-Potties, audio/visual equipment, and the like, we need to get a sense of who’s coming. Help us get a head count by taking 30 seconds to click here and RSVP as soon as you can. When you’re finished, tweet or share it on Facebook (and consider making a tax-deductible donation to help defray some of the costs of the event– we really appreciate it).
In Solidarity,
The Save Our Schools March Organizing Committee
