The Senior Slump: Strategies to Keep Students Motivated
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The Senior Slump: Strategies to Keep Students Motivated
Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 2 to 3 p.m. ETUnderwriting for this chat is made possible by a grant from The Lumina Foundation
High school seniors often want to cruise to the finish line of spring graduation rather than push to the end. About 10 years ago, there was talk of revamping the senior year, but no national reform took hold. However, there have been pockets of innovation. Some states have passed laws in support of a more rigorous senior year. In some places, districts are encouraged to offer college-level courses in high school or on nearby community college campuses. Other alternatives include requiring senior research projects, promoting internships, and offering independent study. Tests under development to align with the Common Core State Standards and gauge college and career readiness in 11th grade may be just the wake-up call that seniors need to get serious about their studies before graduation.
Michael W. Kirst, professor emeritus, School of Education, Stanford University; president, California School Board

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