Outcomes
August 8, 2022
Elementary and middle school success
Overview
Children who perform well in 3rd grade reading and 8th grade math are more likely to graduate from high school, continue on to post-secondary education, and obtain high-quality employment. Developing healthy social-emotional skills and avoiding risky behaviors in adolescence are also strong predictors of future success.
Outcomes for elementary and middle school-aged children can be improved by education and health strategies but are also strongly influenced by factors like family stability and community supportiveness.
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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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 |