A Quality High School Education for All

In today’s world, a high school diploma is not just a good idea, it’s essential. It’s essential for individuals and their futures. In fact, over their lifetimes, high school dropouts earn roughly $200,000 less than high school graduates and about $1.4 million less than college graduates.

What we can do, in our schools and community, to keep young people in school and on track for graduation?

• Do more to keep kids out of trouble and on a healthy path
• Raise our expectations of young people and send the message that all students can and should graduate
• Improve how we educate young people so they are more likely to stay in school