Outcomes
August 8, 2022
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 |