Examining freshman academies

Efforts to boost graduation rates

Freshman academies, where ninth-graders take classes in separate buildings away from older students, are part of a movement centered around smaller learning communities. Ultimately, the programs aim to boost graduation rates by helping students master the core curriculum of math, science, English and social studies early, while providing coping skills and fostering greater teacher-student interaction. Details from The Journey News (New York).

Tags: Freshman Academies, High School, Graduation, Education, Small Learning Communities, Student Achievement, K-12, Education by Sistrunk