Teachers may talk euphemistically of students being “held back,” but for parents and kids, it takes more than words to soften the blow of grade retention. The idea that their child may not advance into the next grade can be overwhelming for parents. read more
Other means are necessary to support a child who is underperforming. School-Based Solutions. Some districts mandate summer school for children who don’t meet grade-level standards during the school year, while others provide before- and after-school programs or tutoring. Still others may adopt new reading and writing strategies for these children. read more