High school graduation
Overview
High school graduates are more likely to be employed, earn higher wages, experience better health outcomes, and less likely to be incarcerated than individuals without a high school diploma. A high school diploma is also generally a prerequisite for post-secondary education, workforce training, and high-quality employment.
High school graduation can be improved by education, health, workforce development, and justice strategies, but factors like family stability and community supportiveness also influence outcomes.
Evidence-based strategies
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Description | Issue Areas |
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Academic and/or enrichment programming for children outside of school hours
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K-12 education | |
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Publicly funded, schools that operate separately from district-run schools and seek to use greater autonomy to improve student outcomes
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K-12 education | |
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Hiring, training, and retaining effective and high-quality teachers and school leaders
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K-12 education Post-secondary education and workforce development | |
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Helping students build the skills they need to read and write at grade level
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K-12 education | |
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Helping K-12 students develop math skills, knowledge, and problem-solving abilities
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K-12 education | |
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Improving school attendance, supporting students at risk of dropping out, and creating alternative paths to high school graduation
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K-12 education | |
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Creating safe, productive school and classroom environments for all students
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K-12 education | |
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Positioning students to be physically and emotionally ready to learn
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K-12 education Health and well-being | |
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Academic and enrichment programming to help students prepare for the next school year
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K-12 education | |
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Paid short-term employment and internships for high school students during the summer
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K-12 education Post-secondary education and workforce development |