September 19, 2023. It is that time of year again. The beginning of a new school year. You are likely experiencing a myriad of emotions. Some excitement, some fear, some comfort in returning to a routine, and even some trauma from the way things have been going at work lately. Whatever you may be feeling, you are not alone. We are hearing from teachers all around the country and...

August 18, 2023 (cross-posted from the Rural Schools Collaborative) Recently, Dr. Annah Rogers, GRAD Partnership Coordinator for the Black Belt Region, had the opportunity to visit with students and faculty at the Hale County College and Career Academy (HCCCA) to learn…

August 18, 2023 (cross-posted from Rural Schools Collaborative) The Rural Schools Collaborative (RSC), a GRAD Partnership organizing partner, had the opportunity to visit the Gateway to College program on the scenic Shasta College campus located in Far Northern California. The college campus…

August 11, 2023 In the 2019 – 2020 academic year, the graduation rate for students with disabilities was 71%, far below the national graduation rate of 87%. Students with disabilities drop out at over twice the rate as their non-disabled peers.  For students with specific learning disabilities, factors such as disciplinary exclusion, lower-than-average grades, retention, low parent expectations, and poor quality of relationships within schools significantly predict graduation rates over and above sociodemographic indicators such as race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status.  Yet, students with specific learning disabilities can learn on par with their non-disabled peers if given the appropriate instructional resources and support.

August 9, 2023 We’re proud to share that the GRAD Partnership has submitted a proposal to host a live discussion on student success systems at SXSW EDU in March 2024. This would be an incredible opportunity for us to share…