ABOUT THE DROPOUT CRISIS

Today’s global economy demands a more educated workforce, requiring more students to graduate from high school prepared for post-secondary education and career. The vitality of our local and national communities depends greatly on the success of our youth and caring consistent adults play a critical role in ensuring they stay on the path to success. Learn more about the impact of the dropout crisis, then become an American Graduate Champion and inspire others to better understand the crisis and how they can become part of the solution.”

Our progress is amazing. Close to 400,000 more students per high school class are graduating now than in 2001 and more than 1 million fewer students attend dropout factories,” said Robert Balfanz, research scientist and co-director of the Everyone Graduates Center at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. “The work that remains, however, is also stunning. In a significant number of states, one-third of students from low-income families are not graduating. Likewise, about 40 percent of young men of color and large numbers of students with disabilities do not receive diplomas. This, at a time, when a high school diploma is a necessary gateway to adult success.

Leading Research About the Dropout Crisis

Building a Grad Nation: Progress and Challenge in Ending the Dropout Epidemic (April 2014)

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American Graduate Initiative Action Evaluation Report (October 2013)

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Don’t Call Them Dropouts: Understanding the Experiences of Young People who Leave High School before Graduation (May 2014)

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For the latest key findings in education, pertaining to the dropout crisis, visit the Civic Enterprises Educational Reports website.