Listen in on the debate about grade retention. Angela, Robin and Abby discuss the documented pros and cons and  debate the trends and impact post COVID.

Grade Retention Post COVID 19: Evidence Based Guidance, UCONN School of Education, October 2021

Alternatives to Grade Retention by Linda Darling Hammond for the School Superintendent's Association

History of the Debate  and Research (this issue has been around a long time)

Research Roundup on Retention from 2008 published by ASCD

Is Retaining Students in the Early Grades Self Defeating? 2012 Brookings Report

When Kids are Held Back, Gains  Can Follow - Harvard Graduate School of Education 2017

Massachusetts Retention Data 2022

MASC - promotion and retention of students

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