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Q&A With Hedy Chang of Attendance Works – Part 1
Hedy Chang is the Director of Attendance Works, a national and state level initiative aimed at advancing student success by addressing chronic absence. A skilled presenter, facilitator, researcher and...
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Q&A With Hedy Chang of Attendance Works – Part 2
Q&A With Hedy Change of Attendance Works – Part 2 In our last entry, we talked to Hedy Chang, Director of Attendance Works, an initiative aimed at improving outcomes for students by focusing on...
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Laying the Groundwork for Success
Q&A with Michael McAfee of the Promise Neighborhoods Institute at PolicyLink For decades, communities across the nation have struggled with determining how to tackle the complex social issues their...
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Laying the Groundwork for Success: Part II
Part II: Q&A with Michael McAfee of the Promise Neighborhoods Institute at PolicyLink In our last entry, I spoke with Michael McAfee, Senior Director at PolicyLink and Director of the Promise...
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Using Integrated Student Supports to Keep Kids in School
Communities In Schools’ President Dan Cardinali Talks to nFocus Solutions about the Organization’s Approach to Improving Academic Success and Graduation Rates in Schools Across America Roughly 7,000...
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The Keys to Positive Youth Development Pt 1
Many significant issues impact education and youth development. Over the past few decades, a variety of solutions have been proposed to increase student grades, attendance and graduation rates, as well...
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The Keys to Positive Youth Development Pt. 2
To read part one of this Q&A, click here. nFocus: We understand how youth form their relationships with others. This understanding has changed due to an increase in technology use. What are some...
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Connecting Together for Impact Pt 1
A lack of access to early education, healthcare and student engagement impacts youth over time. A study conducted by California Polytechnic University and the University of Maryland found that youth...
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Connecting Together for Impact Pt 2
To read part one of this Q&A, click here. Q: Can you describe some of the reasons why an organization might want to considering transitioning into optimally using data and thinking about focusing...
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Strategies for Reversing the Summer Slump
While many students and parents look forward to their annual summer break from learning, the reality is that the summer break can lead to a significant loss in reading and math skills. This effect is...
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