What is Grade retention?
{{Orphan|date=December 2010}} '''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 == * [http://www.ed.gov/pubs/socialpromotion/intro.html Taking Responsibility for Ending Social Promotion: A Guide for Educators and State and Local Leaders]. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100115105707/http://www.ed.gov/pubs/socialpromotion/intro.html |date=2010-01-15 }}, U.S. Department of Education, May 1999. * [http://www.nasponline.org/information/pospaper_graderetent.html Position Statement on Student Grade Retention and Social Promotion]. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061005014219/http://www.nasponline.org/information/pospaper_graderetent.html |date=2006-10-05 }}. National Association of School Psychologists, April 12, 2003. {{stub}} [[Category:Education]]