American Graduate
September 05, 2012
School test scores are lower for non-white students. Lawrence Township is making progress in a several year initiative to eradicate the racial achievement gap. This segment of American Graduate looks at what they're doing to make a difference.
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Sep 26, 2012
American Graduate - Bullying Prevention Update - September 26, 2012
What are students doing after a summer workshop on bullying at Butler University? We go to an Indianapolis high school to see how students are implementing the plans they made.
Sep 19, 2012
American Graduate - Outdoor Education - September 19, 2012
Students who get the opportunity to study outside do better on tests and are more interested in learning. This segment of American Graduate looks at the annual trip that a Shelbyville middle school science class takes to the Smokey Mountain National Park.
Sep 12, 2012
American Graduate - Teacher Assessment - September 12, 2012
New models of teacher assessment are being rolled out in schools across Indiana because of changes to state law. This segment of American Graduate looks at how schools are responding as the school year gets rolling.
Aug 29, 2012
American Graduate - Indiana's "Paths to Quality" Child Care Center Program - August 29, 2012
A good start is very important in education. In fact, quality pre-school experiences can be linked to better educational outcomes. This American Graduate segment looks at Indiana's Paths to Quality program that helps child care centers provide the best care possible.
Aug 22, 2012
American Graduate - Project Search - August 22, 2012
Indianapolis high school graduates with developmental disabilities are getting innovative job and life skill training through Project Search. This American Graduate segment follows them for part of their journey.
Aug 19, 2012
American Graduate - Parent-Teacher Partnership Matters - August 14, 2012
The data is clear: when parents are involved in schools, children do better.
Aug 08, 2012
American Graduate - Bullying - August 8, 2012
Education students at Butler University are working with teens across the city to address bullying. Students will take plans they've developed and work to make a difference in their schools.
Aug 07, 2012
American Graduate - Chronic Absence - August 15, 2012
Missing school will lead to poor performance in the classroom. A new state-wide study is calling for changes in the law about how absenteeism is tracked in Indiana.
Jul 25, 2012
American Graduate - Students and Teachers Talk - July 25, 2012
As the conversation about improving graduation rates continues, students and teachers weigh in with their ideas about what's working and what's not.
Jul 18, 2012
American Graduate - College Counseling - July 18, 2012
Due to technical issues the College Counseling segment from July 11, 2012 is repeated for July 18, 2012.
Jul 11, 2012
American Graduate - College Counseling - July 11, 2012
Indiana school counselors who help students and families plan for college are getting trained to be even better advocates.
Jul 08, 2012
American Graduate - Project Based Learning - July 4, 2012
Project based learning may use traditional tools including lectures, textbooks and tests but the focus is on relevancy, inquiry and hands on learning organized around a central question.
Jun 27, 2012
American Graduate - Make the First Five Count - June 27, 2012
A new free tool through Easter Seals Crossroads will help parents know if their child is developing on schedule.
Jun 20, 2012
American Graduate - Student Teachers - June 20, 2012
Student teaching will face changes as assessments on classroom teachers and tests for students increase the stakes.
Jun 13, 2012
American Graduate - Foster Youth - June 13, 2012
Foster Youth face big challenges that spill over into the classroom. American Graduate talks about the challenges and one student shares her story.
Jun 06, 2012
American Graduate - Technology in the Classroom - June 6, 2012
Smart boards are quickly becoming standard in classrooms. This segment looks at the ways in which technology changes education.
May 30, 2012
American Graduate - Strengths Based Intervention - May 30, 2012
Strengths based intervention is being used to work with difficult students as well as get more from high performing students.
May 23, 2012
American Graduate - Testing - May 23, 2012
Students are taking more tests and there are questions about whether or not it will lead to better outcomes.
