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 |