said the growth poses a problem because “research evidence is pretty clear that if a kid flunked 9th grade, the odds are pretty strong that he’s not going to make it to graduation.” ...

Educators are increasingly focusing on the ninth grade as the year that determines whether a young person will move on or drop out of school. According to research published in the journal ...

“One interpretation is that this was a pretty successful experiment for most students ... from taking algebra in eighth grade and everyone was put into the same ninth-grade math class. Tom Dee, a ...

Read closely from rich and challenging ninth grade-level texts, with guidance when text is particularly demanding. By the end of 10th grade, read grade-level texts closely, proficiently ...

Philly high school graduation rates sit below the national average. The program 9th Grade On-Track ensures participating students have a staff member to mentor them. 9GSN staff teams from high schools ...

Like many of the students walking up to Pretty Prairie Grade School on Tuesday, Bryson and Brynlee were excited about recess. "I get to see all my friends," Bryson said. Fourth-grader Gage and ...

Ninth grade can be a tricky time. Along with starting over as the youngest kids in school, navigating new social situations, and juggling extracurricular activities, high-school freshmen often ...

High schools throughout the city have utilized the ninth grade academy model, often confining their classrooms to a wing or section of the school building. Warren Easton had ninth grade ...

Warrington Preparatory Academy has pushed back the addition of a ninth-grade class until fall 2026. “We are excited to bring a ninth-grade option to Warrington Prep, but after much consideration ...