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Expectations meet reality with Graduation Alliance’s individualized options
Event Date: Blog #3 Expectations meet reality with Graduation Alliance’s individualized options As an administrator do you feel like you sometimes have to base what you offer to your students in a new school year on what you needed last year? Did you end up spending more than you needed or actually used for your students? With […]
Read MoreRoad trips are a fact of life in sports — they should not interfere with studies
Event Date: A few years ago, an athletic director in Washington was on the road with his school’s softball team when he realized that they’d forgotten something very important — the equipment bag. “No helmets, no bats, balls, catcher’s equipment, nothing,” the AD recalled. The team was four and a half hours from their home. Sound like […]
Read MoreCourse Quality at Graduation Alliance
Event Date: Graduation Alliance is committed to serving the needs of each individual learner, and excels at enabling even the most at risk student populations to succeed. This starts with exceptionally well designed courses and curriculum. Some of the unique aspects to the Graduation Alliance curriculum and instructional design processes are based upon our own custom framework, […]
Read MoreHow to Use the New Year for a Fresh Start with At-Risk Students
Event Date: The return from winter break can be one of the most critical moments of the school year—especially for at-risk students. Routines have been disrupted, motivation may be low, and academic confidence can feel shaky. At the same time, January presents a powerful opportunity: a natural reset that schools can use to reconnect, refocus, and re-engage […]
Read MoreBoosting Staff Morale During the Holidays: Supporting the Supporters
Event Date: The holiday season is one of the most joyful—and challenging—times of year for educators. Between end-of-term deadlines, classroom celebrations, student absences, and mounting personal obligations, it’s no surprise that school staff often feel stretched thin by December. For administrators, knowing how to boost staff morale during the holidays in schools can make a meaningful difference. […]
Read MoreFrom Dropout Prevention to Lifelong Learning
Event Date: MCESC and Graduation Alliance Celebrate 10 Years of Impact When Mason learned that his girlfriend was pregnant, he knew he would have to shift the trajectory of his life. “Although it was scary and I knew many things would change fast, I also knew I needed to step up and provide stability for my unborn […]
Read More3 Ways to Help Students Catch Up Before the Spring Semester
Event Date: The mid-year break marks a crucial checkpoint for schools. While many students use this time to recharge and prepare for a new start, others are still trying to recover from a difficult fall semester. Missed credits, poor attendance, and disengagement can quickly snowball into long-term academic struggles. For administrators, this is a make-or-break moment. Understanding […]
Read MorePreparing for a Strong Spring Semester: What to Do Before Students Leave for Break
Event Date: As the fall semester winds down and holiday festivities ramp up, school administrators know that the work of preparing for a strong spring semester begins before students ever leave for winter break. This is the time to pause, reflect, and plan ahead—to make sure both students and staff are set up for success so they […]
Read MoreWhy Every District Needs an Alternative Education Strategy
Event Date: In 2025, school districts across the country face a pivotal moment. Rising challenges—learning loss, changing student needs, mental health concerns, and lapsing engagement—are making the traditional one‐size‐fits‐all model of education increasingly insufficient. For districts that want to boost equity, lower dropout rates, re‐engage at‐risk learners, and improve graduation outcomes, developing a strong alternative education strategy […]
Read MoreHow to Bring Back Students Who Didn’t Return This Fall
Event Date: The start of the school year is always revealing. Amid the excitement of new classes and renewed goals, school leaders inevitably discover a group of students who never showed up. These “no-shows” are a pressing concern: students who miss the first weeks of school are at high risk of becoming permanent dropouts, creating ripple effects […]
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