Alternative education programs close the gap certain at-risk students fall thought. However, current funding stipulations for alternative education in Indiana restrict school corporations from receiving state funding for their programs if the student does not meet all the criteria. Blended learning programs like the Warrior Academy, the program discussed in the feature article Blended Learning…
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It is Girl Scout Cookie sale time again, a time many people look forward to all year. Customers purchase cookies to eat, and Girl Scout troops raise money for trips and other activities. “Last year our troop took a trip to Marengo Cave in Marengo, Indiana,” says Mary Conner, the leader for Cadet Troop 47609…
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The Statistic Brain Research Institute states that 14% of adults in the United States have a reading level below the basics. This translates to 32,000,000 people who are considered unable to read. Twenty-nine percent have only a basic level of reading. The World Literacy Foundation’s August 24, 2015 report, The Economic & Social Cost of…
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The term Alternative Education is used to describe many forms of education that deviate from the traditional classroom setting. The need for these deviations includes not only how students learn, but the circumstances they are in as well. At Risk Students Students at risk are most likely to need an alternative education program to keep…
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ELearning is a big part of Alternative Learning, however for the creative arts, the Internet can fall far short for a complete education. Every person learns differently, so alternative education can be a great solution to a one directional classroom approach. Nevertheless, to have a well-rounded education, the arts need to be included. As John…
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Alternative learning offers educational options for students who struggle to make grades as well as students who want to work above grade level. Some students need more time to work through assignments. Rushing through lessons can be frustrating and cause disciplinary issues. Some students get bored working at a slower pace. This can also cause…
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No one questions that the education in the United States needs help, especially considering the US rankings according to Ranking America. No Child Left Behind was a bill George W. Bush signed in 2002 to help boost the education system in the United States. It set federal standards for student achievements through testing. Schools and…
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The Warrior Academy at Winamac Community High School addresses the needs of student who struggles with traditional learning by offering alternative education. Traditional education does not always work for students with special needs that range from physical to mental to emotional. Alternative education may be the answer to help a student who struggles in a…
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