Agents for Change Jan 08 This scholarship program gives students more than money By Fred de Sam Lazaro
Education Jun 05 Opinion: We can’t let progress on high school graduation rates mask a deeper problem While the nation has seen graduation rates rise from 71 percent in 2001 to 84 percent in 2016, too many students still fail to reach this milestone of success by 18. By Robert Balfanz, John Bridgeland, John Gomperts, Bob Wise
World Oct 17 Watch 6:51 News Wrap: Afghanistan reports progress against Taliban forces In our news wrap Monday, government forces in Afghanistan are reporting progress against Taliban forces in a key southern city. Also, the city of Aleppo may get a brief respite this week, after Russia announced an eight-hour “humanitarian pause.” But… By PBS News Hour
Education Oct 17 WATCH: Obama addresses record high school graduation rates WASHINGTON — The nation's high school graduation rate has reached a record 83.2 percent, continuing a steady increase that shows improvement across all racial and ethnic groups, according to federal data released Monday. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Education Jun 28 Watch 6:24 Innovative program helps even the playing field for poor students — and boost graduation rates For Georgia State’s Tyler Mulvenna, a $900 grant from an innovative retention program let him live on campus, work less and do what he came to do: study. The school, worried about abysmal graduation rates for poor students found, a… By PBS News Hour
Dec 15 U.S. high school graduation rate ticks up to 82 percent By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Education Department said Tuesday that the rate for the 2013-14 school year -- up from 81 percent the previous year -- was the highest since it started using a new, uniform measure in 2010. Still, the numbers… Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch Why poor students drop out even when financial aid covers the cost By PBS News Hour Among the many students heading off to college this fall, those from wealthier backgrounds are far more likely to graduate after four years. Hari Sreenivasan takes a look at why that occurs, and what one university is doing to combat… Continue watching
Jun 09 Watch 5:32 Are kids getting shortchanged by easier-to-earn diplomas? By PBS News Hour While high school graduation rates have climbed steadily the last decade to an all-time high, a new investigation by NPR finds reasons to question the increases. Federal data show 81 percent of students finish, but the value of a high… Continue watching
Feb 12 High school graduation rates rise but U.S. still lags other developed countries By Kyla Calvert Mason More American high schoolers are graduating on time than ever before, according to federal data released today. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch Colleges emphasize student ‘stickiness’ to boost graduations By PBS News Hour In Tennessee, a disturbingly high dropout rate at public universities prompted the state to change how they fund schools: the more students graduate, the more a school gets paid. Hari Sreenivasan reports on the rise of performance-based funding and innovations… Continue watching