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August 20th, 2008
By Larry Brown — President - -WAVE, Inc.
It seems to be inherent in human nature that when things go wrong, we look for people to blame. Yet, everyone desires to do a good job, have a fulfilling family and social life, be respected, and make a meaningful contribution to the world around them. The problem is almost always the system, rather than the people. Read the rest of this entry »
April 15th, 2008
By J. Tyler — Senior Vice President — WAVE, Inc.
Sound research from the fields of education and youth development demonstrates that helping students transition from middle school to high school makes a big difference in whether a student eventually graduates. America’s Promise Alliance’s 15 in 5 Campaign, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s publication of The Silent Epidemic, hoist the issue and stoke national outrage. But we must turn that outrage into action – and thankfully, effective innovations are available that more schools can begin today.
One way a middle school can make a difference immediately is to Read the rest of this entry »
admin Posted in dropout prevention, education, middle school No Comments »February 27th, 2008
Jose Rivera, an elementary school Principal, spoke to the Positive Deviants Network at an event in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Rivera was asked to talk about his experience as an educator and how schools should change to be more effective at educating students at risk of failing to graduate. His story and ideas should be required reading for anyone looking for answers to the nationwide education crisis, or for ideas about how to save just one young person from the harsh results of dropping out.
My Name is Jose Rivera and I’m the principal at Clarence McClure Elementary School in Grandview, Washington. McClure is a PreK-5th grade school with 600 students and 60 staff members. Our students are 88% Hispanic, 12% Caucasian, and most are from families living in poverty.
This is my eleventh year as an educator. I started as a Read the rest of this entry »