By Bob Oakes (WBUR)
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The debate over the MCAS exam is subject of a new documentary produced by Professor Louis Kruger, director of the School Psychology program at Northeastern University.
It’s a critical look at the high stakes test and it essentially questions whether the MCAS is meeting the goal and closing the achievement gap and preparing kids for college.
By Bianca Vazquez Toness (WBUR)
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A justice advocacy group is calling for a review of state laws governing school discipline.
A new report by the Appleseed Center for Law and Justice says the majority of children suspended or expelled in Massachusetts are special education students.
How 16-year old Maggie from Lawrence copes with school, home and a new baby.
Peterson catches us up on his academic progress this February. He’s one of eight students posting video diaries about the highlights and challenges of high school throughout the school year for Project Dropout.
Peterson catches us up on his academic progress this January. He’s one of eight students posting video diaries about the highlights and challenges of high school throughout the school year for Project Dropout.
By Deborah Becker (WBUR)
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Dropping out of high school is a problem no matter where it happens. But it’s happening more frequently in urban than suburban school districts.
In Massachusetts cities, just 63 percent of students graduate within four years — compared to more than 81 percent statewide.
In the fourth part of our radio series, we visit New Bedford, Mass.
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