Making the Grade: Targeted Help, Not Being Held Back, Offers Leg up to Students Struggling with Reading

June 26, 2025
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Retention policies—holding students back to repeat a grade—are common but often controversial in the United States. Researchers at the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy explored how these policies are implemented, including how students are identified for retention and the types of support they receive. Their study offers new insights into the broader impact of these practices on student achievement.

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