INDICATORS OF ACADEMIC DELINQUENCIES AS A MEANS OF PROMOTING GOODWILLHoly Angel University
This presentation was orally presented in National Marketing Educators Conference for technical review intended for Research Journal Publication. The conference was held in Saint Louis University, College of Business and Accountancy, Baguio City, Philippines. I hope this could be of help to other researchers with studies of parallel to this topic on Academic Delinquencies and Image Building
This document summarizes research on factors that influence student retention and departure from college. It discusses that retention is influenced by a variety of individual, institutional, academic, social, family, and economic factors. Sense of belonging, relationships, academic and social integration, parental education, socioeconomic status, external job prospects, and the level of academic and social support all impact whether a student stays in or leaves college. Different degree programs also have varying retention rates, with undergraduate degrees generally having higher retention than graduate degrees.
This document provides a summary of a literature review on alumni relations and advancement conducted by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Key findings from the literature are organized into areas of focus on alumni identity/affinity, generational attributes of alumni, and social contexts for giving/engagement. An annotated bibliography of relevant research from the past 15 years is also included, categorized by topics such as alumni/student affinity, engagement strategies, technology implications, and benchmarking/ROI. The review aims to identify gaps in current research to guide future studies in areas like longitudinal analyses of alumni behaviors and understanding technology's role in engagement.
2019 Niche College Applicant Survey of Student Confidence and ConcernsWill Patch
The modal student surveyed was a white, female, suburban public high school student with a GPA between 3.5-3.9 from a household earning $75k-$149k annually. Her biggest challenges were managing application deadlines and materials. She applied to and was accepted by her first choice institution, and feels confident about her opportunities for success but less confident about affording college. While student confidence in their choices was high, concerns existed regarding affordability. The majority of students faced challenges with college costs and application burdens. [/SUMMARY]
1) Graduation rates and test scores vary widely between school districts in Mississippi, with wealthier districts like Rankin County having much higher rates than poorer rural districts like Durant.
2) Rankin County offers students who fall behind numerous options to catch up like online classes, compressed classes, and summer school, while Durant has very limited options due to lack of funding and staff.
3) This funding disparity has contributed to graduation rate gaps between districts and has blocked statewide progress on improving education outcomes in Mississippi.
Meeting The Needs Of Underprepared Underservedcathycrea
The document discusses challenges facing underprepared and underserved college students. It notes that while more students now attend college, many enter underprepared for college-level coursework and require remedial classes. Specifically, between 30-40% of freshmen need remediation in reading and writing, and 44% of students overall take at least one remedial class. Additionally, the document outlines that today's students are more likely to have non-traditional characteristics like attending part-time or working full-time, and there are disparities in completion rates between white and non-white students.
The document discusses retention rates of Latino college students. It finds that Hispanic students have the highest high school dropout rates at 6.0% compared to 3.3% for white students. Foreign born Hispanic dropout rates are even higher at 11.2% compared to 4.9% for US born Hispanics. The document also finds that native Hispanics and immigrants have lower rates of bachelor's degree attainment than their white counterparts. It suggests reasons for these gaps like low family income levels, parents' education levels, and the importance of support programs for first generation students.
INDICATORS OF ACADEMIC DELINQUENCIES AS A MEANS OF PROMOTING GOODWILLHoly Angel University
This presentation was orally presented in National Marketing Educators Conference for technical review intended for Research Journal Publication. The conference was held in Saint Louis University, College of Business and Accountancy, Baguio City, Philippines. I hope this could be of help to other researchers with studies of parallel to this topic on Academic Delinquencies and Image Building
This document summarizes research on factors that influence student retention and departure from college. It discusses that retention is influenced by a variety of individual, institutional, academic, social, family, and economic factors. Sense of belonging, relationships, academic and social integration, parental education, socioeconomic status, external job prospects, and the level of academic and social support all impact whether a student stays in or leaves college. Different degree programs also have varying retention rates, with undergraduate degrees generally having higher retention than graduate degrees.
This document provides a summary of a literature review on alumni relations and advancement conducted by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Key findings from the literature are organized into areas of focus on alumni identity/affinity, generational attributes of alumni, and social contexts for giving/engagement. An annotated bibliography of relevant research from the past 15 years is also included, categorized by topics such as alumni/student affinity, engagement strategies, technology implications, and benchmarking/ROI. The review aims to identify gaps in current research to guide future studies in areas like longitudinal analyses of alumni behaviors and understanding technology's role in engagement.
2019 Niche College Applicant Survey of Student Confidence and ConcernsWill Patch
The modal student surveyed was a white, female, suburban public high school student with a GPA between 3.5-3.9 from a household earning $75k-$149k annually. Her biggest challenges were managing application deadlines and materials. She applied to and was accepted by her first choice institution, and feels confident about her opportunities for success but less confident about affording college. While student confidence in their choices was high, concerns existed regarding affordability. The majority of students faced challenges with college costs and application burdens. [/SUMMARY]
1) Graduation rates and test scores vary widely between school districts in Mississippi, with wealthier districts like Rankin County having much higher rates than poorer rural districts like Durant.
2) Rankin County offers students who fall behind numerous options to catch up like online classes, compressed classes, and summer school, while Durant has very limited options due to lack of funding and staff.
3) This funding disparity has contributed to graduation rate gaps between districts and has blocked statewide progress on improving education outcomes in Mississippi.
Meeting The Needs Of Underprepared Underservedcathycrea
The document discusses challenges facing underprepared and underserved college students. It notes that while more students now attend college, many enter underprepared for college-level coursework and require remedial classes. Specifically, between 30-40% of freshmen need remediation in reading and writing, and 44% of students overall take at least one remedial class. Additionally, the document outlines that today's students are more likely to have non-traditional characteristics like attending part-time or working full-time, and there are disparities in completion rates between white and non-white students.
The document discusses retention rates of Latino college students. It finds that Hispanic students have the highest high school dropout rates at 6.0% compared to 3.3% for white students. Foreign born Hispanic dropout rates are even higher at 11.2% compared to 4.9% for US born Hispanics. The document also finds that native Hispanics and immigrants have lower rates of bachelor's degree attainment than their white counterparts. It suggests reasons for these gaps like low family income levels, parents' education levels, and the importance of support programs for first generation students.
The document summarizes concerns from student leaders at the University of Minnesota that rising tuition costs are pricing out low-and middle-income families from attending the university. Data shows the proportion of undergraduates from families earning less than $110,000 has decreased since 2001, while those from families earning over $110,000 has increased. Student representatives argue this shift is largely due to increases in tuition and fees, which now exceed $13,500 for in-state students annually. While the university has increased grants and scholarships, student leaders want the Board of Regents to examine whether current costs are preventing certain student populations from attending the state's land-grant university.
This document discusses first-generation college students through multiple sections. It defines a first-generation student as someone whose parents did not attend college. It also notes that Hispanics are currently the most likely ethnic group to be first-generation. The document discusses how first-generation students may face less support and understanding from their families due to lack of college experience. It also explores financial challenges first-generation students face like working more and having less time to study. The document concludes by discussing programs universities have implemented to help support retention and graduation of first-generation students.
The document provides information about college education opportunities in California, including the different higher education systems, requirements for admission, financial aid options, and tips for college preparation and application. It discusses the benefits of a college degree such as greater career opportunities and increased earning potential. It also lists student organizations and campus activities at California State University San Marcos.
The document discusses the phenomenon of "Keep Out," which occurs when students try to reenter the education system after being removed from school but face barriers that prevent them from accessing meaningful education. It identifies three main types of Keep Out: 1) "Direct Keep Out," where schools explicitly deny students access or transfer them away using various excuses; 2) "Indirect Keep Out," where lack of coordination and record keeping among schools makes reenrollment nearly impossible; and 3) "Constructive Keep Out," where students give up on pursuing education due to inadequate support and stigmatization in the education system. The document aims to fill a gap in research about barriers students face after being pushed out of or incarcerated by the school-to-
This case study examines a situation at Oberlin College where many students received failing grades for protesting recent police killings of African Americans instead of attending classes. The students petitioned the college president to excuse their failing grades in light of the "real-life learning" from protesting. While understanding their goals, the president denied changing grades, noting policies against suspending grading protocols. There are debates around whether protesting or class attendance better upholds values like work ethic and moral duty to society. The author agrees with the president's decision, believing that properly earning degrees is important to developing qualified leaders and maintaining an educated society.
The Schuler Scholar Program prepares under-resourced, high-potential students to succeed at competitive colleges. It provides academic support, mentoring, and financial assistance to first-generation students. In 2010, 63% of Schuler graduates attended Ivy League or top liberal arts colleges, receiving over $1.8 million in scholarships. The program also recruits recent college graduates as mentors and tutors through AmeriCorps to support students. Davidson College's STRIDE program additionally provides academic preparation, peer mentoring, and social and cultural support for minority students. The Center for Student Opportunity empowers low-income, first-generation students through college guidance, scholarships, and an Opportunity Scholars blog.
A study conducted by Cameron Hay-Rollins and others found that disordered eating is prevalent among female college students at Miami University. Through observations of student behavior in dining halls and a survey of first-year females, the study found that students frequently talk about issues like dieting, eating or stress eating. However, the talk about eating was described as "pervasive" but not a "preoccupation." The study also found disordered eating is influenced by a moral ideology among college women that people should eat a certain way. According to a nurse practitioner, Miami students are also at higher risk for eating disorders due to demographic factors like gender, age and socioeconomic status.
The resolution calls on the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to strengthen its anti-discrimination programs and policies to create a healthier learning environment for LGBTQ students. It recommends securing permanent staff and annual funding for support services for LGBTQ youth. It also recommends training for staff, incorporating LGBTQ issues into school safety plans, implementing a LGBTQ curriculum, and establishing procedures for tracking and responding to discrimination incidents. The resolution aims to address discrimination and promote inclusion and safety for LGBTQ students.
Western School is a non-denominational Christian boarding school in South Dakota that serves Native American students in grades 8-12. It aims to provide tuition assistance through its Native American Tuition Assistance Program to students from the Crow Creek and Pine Ridge reservations, where poverty and lack of opportunities are prevalent. These students often face challenges such as low academic performance, high dropout rates, substance abuse, and unstable home environments that prevent them from being prepared for higher education. As a boarding school with dedicated faculty and an emphasis on faith and avoiding harmful behaviors, Western School provides an alternative environment that can help these students graduate and pursue further education.
Brown, sidney l. the impact of middle schools health on dropout rates schooli...William Kritsonis
Dr. Kritsonis has traveled and lectured extensively throughout the United States and world-wide. Some international travels include Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Monte Carlo, England, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Poland, Germany, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Switzerland, Grand Cayman, Haiti, St. Maarten, St. John, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, Nassau, Freeport, Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique, Canada, Curacao, Costa Rico, Aruba, Venezuela, Panama, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Latvia, Spain, Honduras, and many more. He has been invited to lecture and serve as a guest professor at many universities across the nation and abroad.
Institutional Performance Case Study -- Humboldt State University, Arcata, Ca...Joline Pire MBA
Humboldt State University is a public university located in Arcata, California that offers affordable education to over 8,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. It aims to promote social, economic, and environmental understanding through its programs and activities. The university is set in a beautiful natural environment near forests, mountains, and beaches. It has a student-faculty ratio of 22:1 and offers bachelor's and master's degrees across 48 majors and 69 minors. Humboldt State University strives to improve the human condition and environment through its education.
AABHE Dissertation Honorable Mention Dr. Jerry WallaceDr. Jerry Wallace
This document provides information about an event hosted by the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education and details about an honorable mention recipient, Jerry Wallace. It then summarizes Wallace's dissertation from Lamar University titled "A PHENOMENOLOGICIAL NARRATIVE STUDY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE INSTRUCTORS." The dissertation explored the habits and influences of African American male community college instructors through interviews with 5 participants. Key findings included a need for more support of African American male instructors and a reflection of student populations on campus. Recommendations focused on improving recruitment, training and retention of qualified African American male instructors.
Why Getting Into College Is Easier ThanJ. D. Taylor
1) Getting into college is easier than many students think - over 75% of students are accepted by their first choice college and 95% enroll in one of their top 3 choices.
2) High school guidance counselors are often overworked and not well-trained in college admissions, advising students that they may not be "college material". However, some elite private schools take college advising very seriously with multiple dedicated staff.
3) While selective colleges can be difficult to get into, there are over 2,600 colleges in the US and most accept over half of applicants, with the national acceptance rate at 67%. Focusing on a range of options increases students' chances of acceptance.
Building a Retention Program for First Generation College Students - 2015 NOD...Julia A. Martinez
This document outlines California Polytechnic State University's efforts to build a retention program for first generation college students. It discusses the university's Student Academic Services department which oversees transition and retention plans. The department serves over 4,000 students, many of whom are low-income, first generation or underrepresented minorities. The department uses research and best practices to implement programs that support academic success, sense of community, targeted interventions and other themes. Assessment results show retention rates are higher for participants in the academic support programs than for control groups.
Presented poster at Binghamton University's Graduate School of Education's Research Poster Day on how re-segregation in charter schools impact student achievement.
The document summarizes El Centro College's Café Con Leche program activities. It provides details on their dual credit program serving over 800 Hispanic students, college transition center hosting university recruiting visits, and outreach to 13 DISD schools with high minority populations. It then lists the various outreach activities conducted from January to May, including college fairs, financial aid presentations, and campus visits. Examples of partnerships with schools like Irma Rangel and Adamson are also mentioned. Finally, it announces an upcoming Encuentro Day event in July for dual credit students and parents.
Jessica Rimmer gave a presentation on access, accountability, affordability, and degree completion in higher education. She discussed challenges to access such as inadequate preparation, lack of information, and financial barriers. Regarding affordability, she noted it depends on costs, available resources, and long-term benefits. Accountability involves reporting stewardship of funds to the public regarding costs, value, quality and outcomes. Degree completion programs help non-traditional students earn degrees. In Oklahoma, several universities offer such programs to improve college completion rates.
A growing number of cities now provide a range of public school options for families to choose from. Choosing a school can be one of the most stressful decisions parents
make on behalf of their child. For all families, but for some more than others, getting access to the right public school will determine their child’s future success. How are parents faring in cities where choice is widely available?
El documento describe el postminimalismo como una reacción al minimalismo que utiliza objetos cotidianos y materiales simples de manera no comercial. Presenta a tres artistas postminimalistas: Eva Hesse, conocida por sus esculturas no convencionales hechas de materiales frágiles como látex y fibra de vidrio; Richard Serra, quien creó grandes esculturas de acero que modifican el espacio; y Dan Graham, cuyas estructuras de vidrio y espejo crean espacios desorientadores.
SPIDERKING SAFETY PRODUCTS is a company specialized in safety products established in Singapore.
The company takes pride as it holds its own manufacturing firm in the Philippines and in other countries like Spain, Taiwan, India and China. Presently, the organization has established an exclusive distributors and consistently supplied top of the line and durable Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) to prestigious companies across Asia. It began establishing trusted business partnerships in Brunei, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Qatar, Vietnam and the Philippines.
SPIDERKING is internationally recognized brand in heavy-duty safety gears and equipments category. All materials are carefully made from tough and reliable sources only complying the world-class quality and environment friendly standards. Moreover, the company only offers valuable and excellent services direct to its customers at a very competitive cost.
One of the fastest growing and world-renowned brand which steadily reinventing and progressively aiming to be the leading international Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplier and distributor. World-class, tough quality & competitive brand --- that’s SPIDERKING SAFETY PRODUCTS you can trust!
El documento describe los factores que impulsan la economía digital, incluyendo el desarrollo de Internet y las tecnologías asociadas, el aumento del comercio electrónico entre empresas, la distribución digital de bienes y servicios, y la proyección en la venta de bienes y servicios tangibles a través de Internet. También analiza conceptos como la creación de valor para clientes, accionistas, la empresa y la sociedad en la economía digital.
The document summarizes concerns from student leaders at the University of Minnesota that rising tuition costs are pricing out low-and middle-income families from attending the university. Data shows the proportion of undergraduates from families earning less than $110,000 has decreased since 2001, while those from families earning over $110,000 has increased. Student representatives argue this shift is largely due to increases in tuition and fees, which now exceed $13,500 for in-state students annually. While the university has increased grants and scholarships, student leaders want the Board of Regents to examine whether current costs are preventing certain student populations from attending the state's land-grant university.
This document discusses first-generation college students through multiple sections. It defines a first-generation student as someone whose parents did not attend college. It also notes that Hispanics are currently the most likely ethnic group to be first-generation. The document discusses how first-generation students may face less support and understanding from their families due to lack of college experience. It also explores financial challenges first-generation students face like working more and having less time to study. The document concludes by discussing programs universities have implemented to help support retention and graduation of first-generation students.
The document provides information about college education opportunities in California, including the different higher education systems, requirements for admission, financial aid options, and tips for college preparation and application. It discusses the benefits of a college degree such as greater career opportunities and increased earning potential. It also lists student organizations and campus activities at California State University San Marcos.
The document discusses the phenomenon of "Keep Out," which occurs when students try to reenter the education system after being removed from school but face barriers that prevent them from accessing meaningful education. It identifies three main types of Keep Out: 1) "Direct Keep Out," where schools explicitly deny students access or transfer them away using various excuses; 2) "Indirect Keep Out," where lack of coordination and record keeping among schools makes reenrollment nearly impossible; and 3) "Constructive Keep Out," where students give up on pursuing education due to inadequate support and stigmatization in the education system. The document aims to fill a gap in research about barriers students face after being pushed out of or incarcerated by the school-to-
This case study examines a situation at Oberlin College where many students received failing grades for protesting recent police killings of African Americans instead of attending classes. The students petitioned the college president to excuse their failing grades in light of the "real-life learning" from protesting. While understanding their goals, the president denied changing grades, noting policies against suspending grading protocols. There are debates around whether protesting or class attendance better upholds values like work ethic and moral duty to society. The author agrees with the president's decision, believing that properly earning degrees is important to developing qualified leaders and maintaining an educated society.
The Schuler Scholar Program prepares under-resourced, high-potential students to succeed at competitive colleges. It provides academic support, mentoring, and financial assistance to first-generation students. In 2010, 63% of Schuler graduates attended Ivy League or top liberal arts colleges, receiving over $1.8 million in scholarships. The program also recruits recent college graduates as mentors and tutors through AmeriCorps to support students. Davidson College's STRIDE program additionally provides academic preparation, peer mentoring, and social and cultural support for minority students. The Center for Student Opportunity empowers low-income, first-generation students through college guidance, scholarships, and an Opportunity Scholars blog.
A study conducted by Cameron Hay-Rollins and others found that disordered eating is prevalent among female college students at Miami University. Through observations of student behavior in dining halls and a survey of first-year females, the study found that students frequently talk about issues like dieting, eating or stress eating. However, the talk about eating was described as "pervasive" but not a "preoccupation." The study also found disordered eating is influenced by a moral ideology among college women that people should eat a certain way. According to a nurse practitioner, Miami students are also at higher risk for eating disorders due to demographic factors like gender, age and socioeconomic status.
The resolution calls on the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to strengthen its anti-discrimination programs and policies to create a healthier learning environment for LGBTQ students. It recommends securing permanent staff and annual funding for support services for LGBTQ youth. It also recommends training for staff, incorporating LGBTQ issues into school safety plans, implementing a LGBTQ curriculum, and establishing procedures for tracking and responding to discrimination incidents. The resolution aims to address discrimination and promote inclusion and safety for LGBTQ students.
Western School is a non-denominational Christian boarding school in South Dakota that serves Native American students in grades 8-12. It aims to provide tuition assistance through its Native American Tuition Assistance Program to students from the Crow Creek and Pine Ridge reservations, where poverty and lack of opportunities are prevalent. These students often face challenges such as low academic performance, high dropout rates, substance abuse, and unstable home environments that prevent them from being prepared for higher education. As a boarding school with dedicated faculty and an emphasis on faith and avoiding harmful behaviors, Western School provides an alternative environment that can help these students graduate and pursue further education.
Brown, sidney l. the impact of middle schools health on dropout rates schooli...William Kritsonis
Dr. Kritsonis has traveled and lectured extensively throughout the United States and world-wide. Some international travels include Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Monte Carlo, England, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Poland, Germany, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Switzerland, Grand Cayman, Haiti, St. Maarten, St. John, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, Nassau, Freeport, Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique, Canada, Curacao, Costa Rico, Aruba, Venezuela, Panama, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Latvia, Spain, Honduras, and many more. He has been invited to lecture and serve as a guest professor at many universities across the nation and abroad.
Institutional Performance Case Study -- Humboldt State University, Arcata, Ca...Joline Pire MBA
Humboldt State University is a public university located in Arcata, California that offers affordable education to over 8,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. It aims to promote social, economic, and environmental understanding through its programs and activities. The university is set in a beautiful natural environment near forests, mountains, and beaches. It has a student-faculty ratio of 22:1 and offers bachelor's and master's degrees across 48 majors and 69 minors. Humboldt State University strives to improve the human condition and environment through its education.
AABHE Dissertation Honorable Mention Dr. Jerry WallaceDr. Jerry Wallace
This document provides information about an event hosted by the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education and details about an honorable mention recipient, Jerry Wallace. It then summarizes Wallace's dissertation from Lamar University titled "A PHENOMENOLOGICIAL NARRATIVE STUDY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE INSTRUCTORS." The dissertation explored the habits and influences of African American male community college instructors through interviews with 5 participants. Key findings included a need for more support of African American male instructors and a reflection of student populations on campus. Recommendations focused on improving recruitment, training and retention of qualified African American male instructors.
Why Getting Into College Is Easier ThanJ. D. Taylor
1) Getting into college is easier than many students think - over 75% of students are accepted by their first choice college and 95% enroll in one of their top 3 choices.
2) High school guidance counselors are often overworked and not well-trained in college admissions, advising students that they may not be "college material". However, some elite private schools take college advising very seriously with multiple dedicated staff.
3) While selective colleges can be difficult to get into, there are over 2,600 colleges in the US and most accept over half of applicants, with the national acceptance rate at 67%. Focusing on a range of options increases students' chances of acceptance.
Building a Retention Program for First Generation College Students - 2015 NOD...Julia A. Martinez
This document outlines California Polytechnic State University's efforts to build a retention program for first generation college students. It discusses the university's Student Academic Services department which oversees transition and retention plans. The department serves over 4,000 students, many of whom are low-income, first generation or underrepresented minorities. The department uses research and best practices to implement programs that support academic success, sense of community, targeted interventions and other themes. Assessment results show retention rates are higher for participants in the academic support programs than for control groups.
Presented poster at Binghamton University's Graduate School of Education's Research Poster Day on how re-segregation in charter schools impact student achievement.
The document summarizes El Centro College's Café Con Leche program activities. It provides details on their dual credit program serving over 800 Hispanic students, college transition center hosting university recruiting visits, and outreach to 13 DISD schools with high minority populations. It then lists the various outreach activities conducted from January to May, including college fairs, financial aid presentations, and campus visits. Examples of partnerships with schools like Irma Rangel and Adamson are also mentioned. Finally, it announces an upcoming Encuentro Day event in July for dual credit students and parents.
Jessica Rimmer gave a presentation on access, accountability, affordability, and degree completion in higher education. She discussed challenges to access such as inadequate preparation, lack of information, and financial barriers. Regarding affordability, she noted it depends on costs, available resources, and long-term benefits. Accountability involves reporting stewardship of funds to the public regarding costs, value, quality and outcomes. Degree completion programs help non-traditional students earn degrees. In Oklahoma, several universities offer such programs to improve college completion rates.
A growing number of cities now provide a range of public school options for families to choose from. Choosing a school can be one of the most stressful decisions parents
make on behalf of their child. For all families, but for some more than others, getting access to the right public school will determine their child’s future success. How are parents faring in cities where choice is widely available?
El documento describe el postminimalismo como una reacción al minimalismo que utiliza objetos cotidianos y materiales simples de manera no comercial. Presenta a tres artistas postminimalistas: Eva Hesse, conocida por sus esculturas no convencionales hechas de materiales frágiles como látex y fibra de vidrio; Richard Serra, quien creó grandes esculturas de acero que modifican el espacio; y Dan Graham, cuyas estructuras de vidrio y espejo crean espacios desorientadores.
SPIDERKING SAFETY PRODUCTS is a company specialized in safety products established in Singapore.
The company takes pride as it holds its own manufacturing firm in the Philippines and in other countries like Spain, Taiwan, India and China. Presently, the organization has established an exclusive distributors and consistently supplied top of the line and durable Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) to prestigious companies across Asia. It began establishing trusted business partnerships in Brunei, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Qatar, Vietnam and the Philippines.
SPIDERKING is internationally recognized brand in heavy-duty safety gears and equipments category. All materials are carefully made from tough and reliable sources only complying the world-class quality and environment friendly standards. Moreover, the company only offers valuable and excellent services direct to its customers at a very competitive cost.
One of the fastest growing and world-renowned brand which steadily reinventing and progressively aiming to be the leading international Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplier and distributor. World-class, tough quality & competitive brand --- that’s SPIDERKING SAFETY PRODUCTS you can trust!
El documento describe los factores que impulsan la economía digital, incluyendo el desarrollo de Internet y las tecnologías asociadas, el aumento del comercio electrónico entre empresas, la distribución digital de bienes y servicios, y la proyección en la venta de bienes y servicios tangibles a través de Internet. También analiza conceptos como la creación de valor para clientes, accionistas, la empresa y la sociedad en la economía digital.
Um programa de 4 meses que combina a aprendizagem transformadora do Schumacher College com o movimento Transition Towns. Uma semana no Schumacher College, Reino Unido, em setembro - seguido de três encontros em São Paulo.
HTML, siglas de HyperText Markup Language («lenguaje de marcas de hipertexto»), hace referencia al lenguaje de marcado para la elaboración de páginas web. Es un estándar que sirve de referencia para la elaboración de páginas web en sus diferentes versiones, define una estructura básica y un código (denominado código HTML) para la definición de contenido de una página web, como texto, imágenes, videos, entre otros.
El documento presenta información sobre programadores, programas, software y sistemas operativos. Explica que un programador escribe y mantiene el código de los programas informáticos y que los programas son instrucciones que ejecutan tareas específicas en una computadora. También describe los diferentes tipos de software como aplicaciones, software libre y sistemas operativos, y explica el plan nacional de alfabetización tecnológica en Venezuela.
This document provides an overview of Francis Howell Middle School for parents of incoming 6th grade students. It includes information about administration, teachers, courses, schedules, expectations, communication methods, programs, activities, discipline data and parent involvement opportunities. The school aims to promote critical thinking, academic achievement and positive character through its mission and vision.
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Esta es la presentación que brindó Padre Tito a los feligreses de Stella Maris, y a otras comunidades parroquiales, sobre la Bula de Su Santidad el Papa Francisco "El Rostro de la Misericordia".
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Business Intelligence es el conjunto de técnicas y herramientas que sirve para transformar datos en información significativa y conocimiento para tomar acciones que generen ventaja competitiva mediante el análisis de negocio. Permite interpretar datos más fácilmente, identificar nuevas oportunidades, elaborar estrategias efectivas y utilizar recursos de manera más eficiente.
The document provides definitions and explanations of key concepts in algebra including:
1. Types of numbers such as complex, rational, irrational, and integer numbers.
2. Properties of real numbers like commutative, associative, and distributive properties.
3. Exponents, radicals, logarithms, progressions, the binomial theorem, and word problems.
Este documento presenta los estándares de aprendizaje y los indicadores de logro para la competencia de comunicación en los grados 3ero y 4to. Se enfoca en las habilidades de comprensión y producción de textos orales y escritos. Los estudiantes deben desarrollar la capacidad de comprender, inferir, resumir y producir diversos tipos de textos, así como interactuar oralmente de manera colaborativa. También deben reflexionar sobre la forma y contenido de los textos para mejorar su comunicación.
Importancia de las tic en la empresa q´paila1111andreiitamu
Este documento describe las ventajas y la importancia de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) para las empresas. Las TIC pueden mejorar la eficiencia de los procesos, elevar la competitividad, ampliar el mercado y proporcionar información actualizada. También facilitan el desarrollo de las labores empresariales al reducir tiempos, crear mejor entendimiento, facilitar el compartimiento de información y análisis de riesgos. Además, las TIC mejoran la comunicación a través de canales como teléfonos
El documento describe el hiperparatiroidismo, específicamente:
1) El hiperparatiroidismo primario es el tipo más común y se debe a la secreción excesiva de hormona paratiroidea por adenomas o hiperplasia de las glándulas paratiroides.
2) El tratamiento de elección es la paratiroidectomía quirúrgica.
3) El hiperparatiroidismo secundario y terciario se tratan médicamente restringiendo los fosfatos o con calcitriol y paratiroidectomía, respectivamente.
El Proyecto Canaima Educativo es una iniciativa del gobierno venezolano que tiene como objetivo apoyar la formación de los niños a través de la dotación de computadoras portátiles con contenido educativo. El proyecto provee computadoras a las escuelas para que los estudiantes las usen en clase, y también entrega computadoras a cada estudiante de segundo grado en adelante cargadas con contenido académico según su grado. El proyecto promueve el aprendizaje integral y el desarrollo del pens
The document summarizes the Battle of Midway between Japanese and United States naval forces in June 1942. Japan's objectives were to seize Midway Island as an air base and draw out the U.S. Pacific fleet for destruction. However, U.S. codebreakers had cracked Japan's naval code and anticipated their attack on Midway. In a major surprise, U.S. carrier aircraft were able to locate and sink four Japanese aircraft carriers on June 4th, turning the tide of the war in the Pacific in America's favor. The battle was a decisive victory for the U.S. and halted Japan's previous string of victories, demonstrating that intelligence advantages and concentration of forces are critical to success in warfare.
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El documento habla sobre la planeación de recursos naturales y humanos. Explica que los recursos se clasifican en recursos humanos y materiales. Describe que la planeación de recursos humanos implica determinar la cantidad y calidad de personal necesario a lo largo del tiempo, considerando los ingresos y costos asociados. También, la planeación de recursos materiales busca establecer objetivos y acciones para el uso óptimo de instalaciones, equipo y materiales, con el fin de lograr rentabilidad económica.
1) The Community College of Aurora's Student Success Center aims to help students, particularly low-income students of color, transfer successfully to four-year universities by ensuring their credits transfer and supporting their transition to a new academic environment.
2) Since the center's launch in 2013, CCA's retention rate among participating students has increased to 65% compared to 44% previously, and its transfer rate has grown 25% which is the second fastest growth among Colorado community colleges.
3) The center brings students on free visits to local four-year schools to help them discover options that match them and feel more comfortable transferring.
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Education for All? 2-Year Colleges Struggle to Preserve Their Mission. (Cover story)
The open-door policy at community colleges is unique in American highereducation. It allows all comers--a retired grandmother, an Army veteran, a laid-off machinist--to learn a skill or get a credential. That broad access--the bedrock of the community-college system--has prepared hundreds of millions of people for transfer to four-year colleges or entry into the work force.
But these days, the sector finds itself in a fight to save that signature trademark. As budgets dwindle and the pressure to graduate more students grows, community-college educators from instructors to presidents worry about the future. Less state and local money is making its way to college coffers, prompting painful choices. And the clarion call for the sector to produce more graduates, part of a nationwide effort to boost education levels, has forced colleges to use scarce resources for degree programs rather than for remedial courses.
The focus now is on the best-prepared students, and not on those who may never graduate. Community colleges foresee a day when access to all is no longer the norm but the exception.
"Community colleges are being hammered to increase graduation rates," says Gary D. Rhoades, a professor of highereducation at the University of Arizona, who also works with the Center for the Future of HigherEducation, a research group. "One way to do that is to change the sort of student you serve." Such a shift would profoundly affect the millions of low-income and minority students who look to attend community colleges every year, many of whom need remedial education first.
In a report in February, the American Association of Community Colleges sounded the alarm on how the national completion agenda is starting to affect community colleges. "In policy conversations," it said, "there is a silent movement to redirect educational opportunity to those students deemed 'deserving.' "
That is an uncomfortable thought for a sector that prides itself on being all things to all people all the time: offering English-language classes for immigrants and enrichment programs for senior citizens. But early evidence suggests that some community colleges are already making judgment calls about whom they educate, and how.
Many of those decisions center on remedial education, long an obstacle to improving graduation rates. Academically unprepared students are usually required to enroll in a sequence of remedial courses to get ready for college-level work. More than 60 percent of students at two-year colleges are steered into developmentaleducation, according to the Community College Research Center at Columbia University's Teachers College. Because a considerable number of students place into the bottom rung of those courses, it tends to take them a year or more to complete the sequence. Many fail, or do not progress, and just drop out.
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1) CSU Dominguez Hills is implementing several energy efficiency projects including installing electric vehicle charging stations and energy saving window films. Student awareness campaigns are also being used to encourage more sustainable practices.
2) The California Faculty Association is negotiating for higher wages and will resume salary negotiations in May.
3) CSU Dominguez Hills students will have to pay a new $2 Student Involvement and Representation Fee starting in the fall that will fund the California State Student Association and Chancellor's Office grants.
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AN INTERIM REPORT ON A PILOT CREDIT
RECOVERY PROGRAM IN A LARGE, SUBURBAN
MIDWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL
M . SUZANNE FRANCO
NiMiSHA H . PATEL
Wright State University
School policy regarding student failure of courses at the K-12
level generally focuses on grade retendon or social promotion,
neither of which addresses the students' needs. Grade retention
has never been effective in helping students gain mastery of
course objectives. To reduce the numbers of social promotions,
many states require 8th graders to earn a passing score on state-
mandated standardized tests. If students do not earn the required
score, they are not allowed to matriculate to the next grade,
regardless of their teacher-assigned course grades (Ezarik,
2003). A relatively unique approach to help students who have
failed one or more courses at the high school level is a credit
recovery program. Though details of such programs vary from
district to district, the one unifying aspect for atiy credit recov-
ery program is the opportunity for students to earn credit for a
course failed.
The purpose of this paper is to describe a pilot credit recovery
program implemented in a large suburban high school in the
Midwest. Historical, longitudinal student data revealed that
freshmen who fail at least one course are four times more likely
to fail to graduate in four years (R. Hankey, personal communi-
cation, July, 2009). With this is mind, the school developed a
pilot credit recovery program for freshmen who had failed at
least one course; online and traditional curricula were provided.
The short-term goal was to provide an opportutiity for freshmen
to recover credits lost due to failure; the long-term goal was to
reduce the dropout rate for freshmen who had failed at least one
course, and consequently contribute to a higher graduation rate
for the freshman class. This paper presents the results of the first
cohort of students who completed the pilot program after their
freshman year and who have now completed their second year
of high school.
Literature Review essary. The financial and social costs stem-
ming from high school failure/dropout
High School Dropout rates in the United States are enormous. It
The focus on educadon has and con- has been esdmated that dropouts cost the
tinues to be at the forefront of the American nation billions of dollars annually (Ou &
polidcal agenda, and rightfully so. In order Reynolds, 2010).
for individuals in the United States to stay The negadve correladons associated
viable for career opportunities in the ever- with a lack of a high school diploma are
increasing technological world and earn vast. For instance, those who do not earn
livable wages, a formal education is nee- a high school diploma are more likely to
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experience unemployment and earn a lower
annual wage. The annual medium income
of a male over the age of 24 without a high
school diploma is approximately $27,000,
whereas that for a diploma holder .
- Minority, low-income, and students from underperforming high schools disproportionately require developmental education in college. In FY13, over 45,000 New Mexico students took developmental courses costing $22 million.
- New Mexico's high schools underprepare many students for college as evidenced by high remediation rates, even for students meeting graduation requirements. Improving partnerships between high schools and colleges could better align expectations.
- While colleges are implementing promising practices like redesigned math pathways and corequisite support models, widespread adoption is still needed to significantly improve student outcomes, such as lowering time and costs to degree completion.
Dr. Kritsonis has traveled and lectured extensively throughout the United States and world-wide. Some international travels include Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Monte Carlo, England, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Poland, Germany, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Switzerland, Grand Cayman, Haiti, St. Maarten, St. John, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, Nassau, Freeport, Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique, Canada, Curacao, Costa Rico, Aruba, Venezuela, Panama, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Latvia, Spain, Honduras, and many more. He has been invited to lecture and serve as a guest professor at many universities across the nation and abroad.
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The document discusses reasons for high college dropout rates, and whether high schools adequately prepare students. Some reasons for dropout include not being prepared for academic workload and costs. Claims are made that high schools do not sufficiently prepare students for the amount and quality of homework, higher-level exam questions, or college-level courses. However, colleges also have varying expectations, and government funding influences school resources. While high schools and colleges each play a role, both should work to address the preparation gap and reduce rising dropout rates.
The document discusses the impact of student loan debt on employment opportunities for college graduates. It notes that student loan debt collectively amounts to over $1 million and finding employment is difficult for recent graduates. Unemployment among college graduates is at 16.2% according to the US Census Bureau. The document also examines how high tuition costs and lack of post-graduation employment or experience can burden students with debt and make it challenging to find well-paying jobs after college.
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t’s an article of faith for higher education poli-
cymakers across the country: while tuition at
four-year colleges is increasing at a dizzying
pace, community colleges offer an affordable
alternative for millions of students.
According to a new report, however, graduating
from a community college — the only affordable avenue
available for millions of
underprivileged and
minority students seeking
a college education — is
becoming out of reach for
growing numbers of stu-
dents as tuition increases
continue to outpace the
rise in family income.
Many states, mean-
while, are reducing higher
education spending as
they struggle to close
yawning budget deficits,
threatening community
college access, especially
for those students who tra-
ditionally have relied on
the 2-year institutions,
according to a report
issued by the National Center for Public Policy and
Higher Education.
“Many students are not able to keep pace with rising
tuition, because family earnings have lost ground over
C O V E R S T O R Y
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Report: Costlier Colleges Threaten Access
BY PAUL BRADLEY
Thousands of community college students donned caps and gowns and graduated this spring.
But a new report suggests that the escalating cost of attending community college is limiting access
for students who most rely on the institutions.
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trends
continue,
more students
will be priced
out of higher
education
altogether.”
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the past decade,” the report said. “Median
family income, adjusted for inflation,
declined in the United States over the past
decade. At the same time, tuition at two-
and four-year colleges increased at a rate
faster than inflation or family income, and
student financial assistance did not keep
pace, exacerbating the college affordability
and college completion problems.”
“Concerns about college affordability
have most likely been driving many stu-
dents to community colleges. If current
trends continue, more students will be
priced out of higher education altogether,”
the report said.
The report found that tuition rates at
community colleges rose faster than family
income in every state except Maine since
1999. In California, home of the nation’s
largest community college system, the cost
of attending community college increased
77 percent between 1999 and 2009, while
median family income increased just 5 per-
cent, the report said.
Patrick Callan, founder and executive
director of the California-based center, said
the report documents a trend that has been
under way for 30 years. Over that time, the
cost of college has increased even faster
than the cost of health care, and much more
than inflation or family income.
Galloping Increases
The economic downturn has only
worsened the situation and undermines the
country’s goal of producing more college
graduates.
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A new program aimed at helping Hispanic students in mathematics has shown significant improvements. The Acceleration in Mathematics (AIM) program first launched in 2012, and is designed to help students who scored one or two levels below college algebra complete required math credits in one semester. This bold initiative effectively eliminates a requirement of two or more semesters of college preparatory math.
1) Some states are testing an "a la carte" school model that allows students to customize their education by selecting classes from public schools and private vendors, with taxpayers funding the costs.
2) Supporters argue this more flexible approach prepares students better for their individual career goals, but critics worry it could deepen inequities if some students lack access to transportation or online courses.
3) Implementing such a fragmented system also presents logistical challenges around accountability, curriculum oversight, and managing the funding flows between multiple education providers.
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Currently, there is a call for a more affordable college education, which makes sense. It comes on the heels of a recession that undercut the value of a college education. Even those with a college degree were not immune to the financial hit that the economy took and those still paying off their student loans were often left without the very job they had always assumed would pay off their educational debts. To know more facts about college loans visit http://www.theedadvocate.org/6-facts-you-must-know-about-student-loans-and-college-debt/
The document summarizes findings from a study on school choice in Chicago Public Schools. It finds that over the past 20 years, as the district has increased school choice options, half of students now choose to attend a school other than their zoned neighborhood school. The majority of students who opt out of their zoned school choose another district-run school rather than a charter school. However, charter schools on average outperform the zoned schools of the students who attend them. The expansion of school choice has given students improved educational opportunities, as most students who choose alternative schools attend ones with equal or better performance ratings than their zoned school.
1) Online and blended learning enrollment in K-12 schools has grown substantially between 2005-2008 and is projected to continue growing significantly through 2016. 2) The study examines the role of online learning in addressing issues facing American high schools, such as low graduation rates that have been described as a "crisis". 3) Survey results found that high school administrators see benefits of online and blended learning programs for providing course access, differentiated instruction, and helping at-risk students recover credits to graduate.
Educator E. discusses the implementation of new standardized tests in New Mexico called PARCC that have replaced previous exams. She notes that the curriculum remains the same but everything must now be taught in half the time, negatively impacting students. Some students have had meltdowns and failed sections because the questions take too long to decipher. Educator E. believes the overtesting has created a depressing atmosphere and fears it will undermine students' hope for the future. While some students protested the new tests, others felt alternative approaches like allowing inevitable failures on the exams could be more effective at achieving reform.
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Michael, There are two major flaws here, the first being that your survey is both a quantitative survey and a qualitative questionnaire. You must stick with the quantitative survey as this is a mixed-methods study, therefore, you need an entire approach to be quantitative, which the survey is fully there. Please re-phrase those questions and provide participants with Likert choices. Second, you must provide a citation in all question explanations. The Focus-Group questions need citations AND the procedures for that approach need to be fully explained. Please make sure you do this for both aspects prior to submitting your paper in EDUC887. God bless, Dr. Van Dam
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Recommendations for Solving Low Rates of College Readiness at James Monroe
High School, West Virginia
Michael Whitener
School of Education, Liberty University
In partial fulfillment of EDUC 880
Author Note:
Michael Whitener
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Michael Whitener
Email: [email protected]
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
The purpose of this study was to provide Recommendations for Solving Low Rates of College Readiness at James Monroe High School, West Virginia. The problem was that 28% of the low-income and underserved students were ready for college compared to an 84% overall college readiness rate (Vogel & Heidrich, 2020). This chapter of the report presents the Organizational Profile, an Introduction to the Problem, the Significance of the Research, the Purpose Statement, the Central Research Question, and the Definitions for this research. Comment by Van Dam, Drew (Doctor of Education): APA errors - capitalization
Organizational Profile
The education site for this study was James Monroe High School in West Virginia. Its mission is to educate its student population with a rigorous, multifaceted curriculum that empowers students to express personal histories, build meaningful connections to the outside world, and become lifelong learners. Its vision is to motivate every student to achieve academic and personal success through a dynamic academic program, personalized relationships, and meaningful connections to the outside world. The school is in Monroe County and serves students from various backgrounds (white, black, low-income). It has 524 students from the 9th to 12th grade, ranking it the 76th in West Virginia and 10416th nationally (James Monroe high school, n.d).
Introduction to the problem
The problem at the school was that 28% of the low-income and underserved students were ready for college compared to an 84% overall college readiness rate (Vogel & Heidrich, 2020). College readiness indicators at the school include placement tests and GPA, among others. States can establish school-specific standards to measure college readiness rates (Leeds & Mokher, 2019). The total minority enrollment is 3%, and in terms of National Rankings, it is ranked at 9379 according to how we ...
In our third annual Vision Project Report, Degrees of Urgency, we highlight the "Big Three" Completion Plan to increase the number of students graduating with degrees and certificates.
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LAUSD college prep rule puts nearly 75% of 10th graders' diplomas at risk
1. LAUSD college prep rule puts nearly 75% of 10th graders'
diplomas at risk
As many as three-quarters of Los Angeles 10th-graders are at risk of being denied diplomas by
graduation because they are not on track to meet rigorous new college prep class requirements.
This has prompted some in the L.A. Unified School District, including Supt. Ramon C. Cortines, to
suggest reconsidering the requirements, which were approved a decade ago to better prepare
students for college. The plan came after years of complaints that the nation's second-largest school
system was failing to help underprivileged students become eligible for and succeed in college.
In an interview, Cortines said the effort is laudable, but that it would be unfair to penalize students
who otherwise could graduate.
"I do believe the goal is a good one, but we need to be realistic," Cortines said. Enforcing the plan is
"not practical, realistic or fair to the students of 2017. I don't think we've provided the supports to
the schools."
But the college prep requirements still have significant backing within the district and among
community activists, who say L.A. Unified must do a better job helping students pass the challenging
classes.
L.A. Unified received national attention with its college prep goals, which were approved in 2005.
The district allotted 12 years to get there -- the entire education of a child who entered the system at
that time.
Students in the class of 2017 must earn a C grade or better in a set of courses aimed at making all
seniors eligible to apply to the University of California and California State systems. These include
four years of English and three years of math, including geometry and intermediate algebra.
Overall, officials said, students have been better served because of the mandate. For one thing, the
full set of college preparatory classes has become available at all high schools.
Moreover, the percentage of students completing the minimum college prep curriculum has
increased from 15% to 28%, said activists who reviewed district data.
And graduation rates have increased. Last year, the four-year graduation rate for 9th graders was
67% -- the latest in a string of improving statistics.
2. Fewer than half of these graduates, however, would have met the 2017 standard.
Among about 37,000 students remaining in the class of 2017, only 26% are on track to graduate and
17% are repeating 9th grade, according to district research.
The success of students varies widely. At Washington Preparatory High School, for example, 29% of
the class of 2017 are on track. At Mendez High School, by contrast, 77% are on schedule.
The push for mandatory college-prep courses was based on the apparent success of San Jose
Unified, which had adopted a similar policy. But its gains in college-prep rates were later
determined to be inflated by an accounting error. A 2013 Times review of the data showed that most
San Jose students never qualified to apply to a state college.
L.A. Unified immediately fell behind in its efforts but stuck to its timeline. Former Supt. John Deasy,
who resigned in October, repeatedly insisted that requiring students to get a C or better in these
classes was necessary for a diploma to be meaningful.
The effort also had unintended consequences. Because students had to repeat some college prep
classes, they had more difficulty fulfilling the required total number of units. In response, the district
reduced the number of credits required to graduate. It also was more difficult for some schools to
schedule advanced courses, such as calculus. And there was less room in class schedules for popular
electives that helped keep students interested in school.
3. At a Tuesday news conference of activists and others, recent graduate Perla Madera, 20, backed the
more stringent standards, but said that her high school failed to provide the help she needed.
"During high school, I was consumed by work, school, chores and baby-sitting," she said. "I quickly
fell behind in school. I was labeled as disobedient.... I was not offered help."
Instead, she said, an administrator at Mendez told her she was behind on credits and out of step
with the school's mission of higher achievement. He advised her to transfer out of the Boyle Heights
school.
"Why didn't my school or the district ask me if there was a reason for me falling behind?" she said.
Madera received help from outside organizations and graduated on time. She now attends East Los
Angeles College.
School board member Monica Garcia, who joined the news conference, said she supports keeping
the graduation rules, but she also doesn't want to deny students diplomas. She cited the budget cuts
of the recession as a major factor holding back district efforts. She also said the cultural and
logistical challenges of moving to higher standards were huge.
She said one temporary option would be an alternative path to graduation that still promotes
academic rigor.
San Jose amended its approach to avoid a graduation debacle. Students were allowed to get a D,
even though the UC and Cal State systems require at least a C in each of these classes. And students
failing the rigorous courses could transfer to alternative schools and graduate from them.
Activists, who 10 years ago called for the requirements, said Tuesday that they don't want to see
L.A. Unified retreat.
"We are here to demand that LAUSD stay on course and stay committed," said Maria Brenes,
executive director of InnerCity Struggle, a local community organizing group.
The school board is expected to discuss the issue at its meeting next week.
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