Although the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act is only applicable in US, some of the strategies compiled in year 2005 are also suitable for us back in Singapore, in order to reduce attrition and to better prepare the students for the future in a dynamic work environment.
http://www.chse.org/qkey9/qkey9.pdf
"Increasing the Rigor of the curriculum", "Increasing the Relevance of the Curriculum": we did these during the first review. Now that the level is more difficult, we will need strategies to help the weaker students that are trying to cope.
"Improving Student Relationships and Personalization":
- Encourage caring and supportive relationships between teachers and students
- Provide opportunities for youth service and leadership
Practical example "Des Moines Public School"
- added common planning time for teachers, implemented a scheduling model to provide struggling students with extra time and support
Practical example "First Thing First" (a framework for school reform, has one goal: to help students at all academic levels gain the skills to succeed in post-secondary education and good jobs )
- Objectives: 1. Strengthening relationships among students and adults, 2. Improving engagement, alignment and rigor of teaching and learning in every classroom, every day, 3. Allocating all resources – budget, staff, time and space – to achieve the first two goals.
- Strategies: ..., a Family Advocate System and instructional improvement.
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One way we're exploring to improve retention and performance is through the monitoring and following up on average daily class attendance. Read the report from Leek High School to learn from their experience and use the relevant strategies.
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