Grade retention
Grade retention is when a student repeats a grade i.e. first grade, second grade, etc. Some students have disabilities and must repeat a grade due to the problem for not meeting their needs in the first place. Either way, grade retention can be emotionally damaging on a student's self-esteem.
Other websites
- Taking Responsibility for Ending Social Promotion: A Guide for Educators and State and Local Leaders Archived 2010-01-15 at the Wayback Machine, U.S. Department of Education, May 1999
- Position Statement on Student Grade Retention and Social Promotion Archived 2006-10-05 at the Wayback Machine, National Association of School Psychologists, April 12, 2003