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Provides final results from the U.S. Department of Education’s Investing in Innovation (i3) Validation grant of the New Teacher Center's (NTC's) teacher induction model. Results show that the model for new teachers increases student learning in grades 4-8 by an additional 2-4 months in ELA/reading and an additional 2-5 months in math.
Presents the results of the National Survey on High School Strategies Designed to Help At-Risk Students Graduate (HHS), which aimed to provide descriptive information on the prevalence and characteristics of dropout prevention strategies for at-risk students. The study included a nationally representative sample of 2,142 public high schools and focused on 13 specific high school improvement strategies.
Presents the results of the National Survey on High School Strategies Designed to Help At-Risk Students Graduate (HHS), which aimed to provide descriptive information on the prevalence and characteristics of dropout prevention strategies for at-risk students. The study included a nationally representative sample of 2,142 public high schools and focused on 13 specific high school improvement strategies.
Discusses the progress made in degree attainment among Latinx students, as well as areas for improvement. The report reveals that lagging college degree attainment has led Latinos to become stuck in the middle-wage tiers of the labor market. The report also finds that obtaining a college degree remains a challenge, with only 21% of Latinos having a bachelor’s degree.
Summarizes estimated trends in drug use among adolescents, specifically 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students. The drugs discussed are marijuana, vaping, tobacco , alcohol, inhalants, and heroin and opioids.
Highlights trends in educational attainment among rural Americans and the relationship between educational attainment and economic prosperity for rural people and places. Educational attainment is growing in rural America. However, gains in educational attainment vary across demographic groups. Low education in rural areas is closely related to high poverty and unemployment rates.
Presents estimates of binge drinking among people aged 12 to 20 (i.e., underage) based on combined 2010–2012 and 2012–2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) data. NSDUH national, State, and substate estimates of underage alcohol use can help address policymaker and prevention specialists' needs for more localized information on underage drinking.
Provides an overall “priority” ranking of the 50 states, showing the greatest needs in rural education. The report also ranks the states and includes state-by-state data on demographics and poverty, student achievement, state resources, and college and career readiness.
Raises awareness and understanding, via a presentation of 2017 YRBSS data by sex, by race/ethnicity, and for sexual minority youth. It also shared data over the past decade and examines linear YRBS trends for each focus area.