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Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

eSchool News

Brito’s experience is what state education leaders hoped for when they replaced the high school exit exam with multiple pathways to graduation. That’s similar to the share of students who didn’t graduate on time in 2019, the final year of the exit exam. Some students relied on pandemic-era waivers that don’t exist anymore.

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AI tools that support learning–not cheating

eSchool News

How it helps: For struggling readers, English-language learners, or busy students who want to maximize their study time, Speechify makes content more accessible. Suitable for: All grade levels–from young readers developing fluency to high school students preparing for exams.

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The dangers of attempting to ‘Instant Pot’ educational progress

eSchool News

Minnesota previously eliminated its graduation exam requirement for math, which resulted in a decade-long slide in student proficiency. Florida is actively looking at removing graduation requirements which include passing a 10th grade English Language Arts assessment and a statewide algebra test.

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ProEd Global School: Empowering Young Minds Through Inclusive Global Education and Future-Ready Learning

k12 Digest

Education is not just about memorizing facts or acing exams—it’s about shaping individuals who are prepared to navigate an ever-changing world. Small class sizes, personalized tutoring, and regular assessments ensure that every student is fully equipped to tackle these critical exams. “We We prepare them for life beyond them.”

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Engaging Strategies for Reluctant Learners in High School

Teachers Pay Teachers

Instead of written exams, ask students to turn in a summary of a lesson as an exit ticket before they leave. Some reluctant learners may have formed this belief after facing negative feedback from parents or previous teachers, challenges with second languages or learning disabilities, or repeated examples of failing without intervention.

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AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

k12 Digest

Instead of pressuring students with high-stakes exams, AEF focuses on mastery-based learning. Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective.

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Teacher Shortage Solutions: How To Find the Best Educators

Elevate k12

High workload: Besides teaching classes, grading assignments and exams, and providing feedback, full-time teachers must plan lessons, attend meetings and professional development programs, and organize extracurricular activities. This program has been a key solution in areas like STEM, special education, and language immersion.