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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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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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Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors

Ask a Tech Teacher

Those who used generative AI performed worse on exams than students who didn’t rely on it. How can schools test the accessibility of AI tools? Schools should perform usability tests with diverse student groups, including those with disabilities, to assess AI tools’ effectiveness.

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Dual Enrollment Numbers Are Rising. Colleges Want Them to Keep Growing.

Edsurge

Often state policies require students to take complicated exams or pay to take the classes. Some states have eligibility requirements, such as passing a standardized test. Research shows that it can also be difficult to access these courses, though, especially for students of color and those from lower income areas.

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Retrieval in Action: Creative Strategies from Real Teachers

Cult of Pedagogy

But if you’re new here, I’ll give you a very quick overview: Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall something you learned from memory by doing things like taking a test on it or using flashcards instead of just looking at, rereading, or reviewing the information. That class always has a wait list now.”

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

k12 Digest

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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Engaging Strategies for Reluctant Learners in High School

Teachers Pay Teachers

No matter what subject you teach, spend time showing students how to take notes, how to study for tests and quizzes, and how to balance their time between homework and other after-school activities. Find new ways to assess learning Reluctant learners often suffer from test anxiety , especially by the time they reach high school.