MORE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

By Ben Levin. This guide for school leaders and government policymakers is committed to boosting high school graduation rates. Drawing from his knowledge as an education official and professor, author Ben Levin presents a system to turn around secondary schools that is adaptable for local-, district-, and state-level decision making. Offering a road map for improvement, the book’s practical and specific recommendations have increased graduation rates across hundreds of high schools. Components include:

• Improving teaching and learning
• Keeping track of all students’ progress and intervening early to prevent failure
• Establishing curriculum and graduation requirements that support increased student success
• Connecting with the community to engage families, local businesses, and other stakeholders in improving graduation rates
• Implementing methods for planning, communicating, and winning support.

Corwin. 208 pages. ©2012.

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