Here is a link to an article on the importance of Dropout Prevention http://www.senatorhughes.com/issues/dropout_prevention.htm. It seems to me these number and statistics are of vital importance because they are the future of any state that cuts education funding, not just Pennsylvania- where this originated. Because it is well kown that A high (and rising) dropout rate produces less employable people and those who do find work make less than half of the average graduate, who goes on to a secondary education. More than a 5% of high school drop outs will end up incarcerated and ultimately the contribute far less to society and end up costing society a great deal, it is so important that we find a way to close the achievement gap, not increase it! I don't know a lot about Senator Hughes, but it is obvious he has his work cut out for him!
After reading this please share with us.
What are your thoughts? How can we get those who are supposedly vested in our interests to understand that properly funding education is vital?
Julie
After reading this please share with us.
What are your thoughts? How can we get those who are supposedly vested in our interests to understand that properly funding education is vital?
Julie
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