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Are education credit recovery programs really effective?
- 08-12-2010
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Guest blog by Sarah Butrymowicz/Washington Post
In high schools all over the country this summer, thousands of students who failed high school courses are getting a second chance. They are taking advantage of a wide variety of programs under the label of “credit recovery” that are meant to boost students’ chances of graduating. The classes are generally shorter than the original class the student failed or quit. The courses can be completed online, in person or through independent study. Some programs allow students to do their required coursework online at home – without adult supervision. (more...)
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