Graduation

For the first time in the United States, all states are reporting their four-year high school graduation rates based on a common, rigorous measure. The U.S. Department of Education released data on November 26 presenting the new rates for school year 2010-2011. The new calculation showed 26 states reporting lower graduation rates, as compared to the previous year, and 24 states with rates that were unchanged or that had increased.

Looking for new high school-related resources? Here are some pieces that the National High School Center and other organizations have recently released:*

Diplomas Count 2012, the 7^th edition of Education Week’s annual report highlighting high school graduation trends, was released on Friday, June 8^th at an event in Washington, DC, also viewed live online via webcast. This year’s report highlights Latino students and the urgency around addressing the needs of this population.