-----Original Message----- Elisa wrote, "Research on retention reveals that while retaining kids may have a positive effect in the short term (the following year of school, maybe) there are no positive long term effects." --------------------------
I'd like to know what the research has to say about EARLY retention. I've personally seen quite a few successes with retaining kinders and 1st graders (age/maturity being main issue). Does anyone know of any age related research on retention? Just wondering. Michelle TG/IA _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
