The decision to promote or retain a child is significant. This Matrix Help! sheet addresses the need to carefully consider your child’s situation, your district’s policies and what the research says about retention before making that decision. It also includes sources of more information. Note that this document will download in both English and Spanish.

https://www.matrixparents.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/HELP-15-Repeat-a-grade-RETENTION-Eng-Span.pdf

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