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 High School Reform
Only 70% of Americans earn a high school diploma. In many urban centers, high school graduation rates are as low as 50%. High school dropouts and graduates ill-prepared for college or work affect a community's economic, social, and civic health and well-being.
Mayors and councilmembers have compelling reasons to care about the quality of their cities' schools and to ensure that all students have access to educational opportunities that prepare them for college, work, and citizenship. Municipal leaders can play key roles in high school reform, such as:
- Building public will and capacity to confront reform needs;
- Convening community leaders to develop long-term strategic plans;
- Influencing changes in policies that inhibit innovation; and
- Helping with financing and facilities.
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Contact Audrey Hutchinson, Program Director at 202-626-3053 or hutchinson@nlc.org.
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