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We've heard from teachers nationwide about our investigation into Ballou High School. They say they see the same where they are: chronic absenteeism and pressure on teachers to pass students.
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Last year, every graduating senior at Ballou High School got into college. A WAMU and NPR investigation shows that many of those students missed more than a month of school and struggled academically.
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Tennessee becomes the latest reason to doubt much-touted improvement in the nation's high school graduation rate.
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High school graduation rates are improving, but an investigation into the numbers shows some of that is due to quick fixes. Policy experts respond with their suggestions for real progress.
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America's high school graduation rate has risen to an all-time high: 83 percent. While the rise is due to increased attention on at-risk students, the uptick also reflects lower graduation standards.
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Data presented at Oklahoma City Public Schools' Monday night board meeting shows many of the district’s academic goals for the year were not met. The…
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Due to recent changes in the state’s high school graduation requirements, former dropouts could now qualify for their diplomas.In light of this, the…
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A lot of time, effort and money over the past decade have gone into producing a great statistic, but not without unintended consequences.