Is Retention the Answer for Struggling Students?
At the end of every school year there is one "naughty" word that seems to float around- RETENTION. Many schools across the country are looking at the tests of struggling students to decide whether or not they will be retained, to repeat the same grade again. Many who support retention believe that students should not move on until they have gained the necessary skills from that grade. Supporters believe that students will struggle more and become more likely to fail if not re