by Supporting Education | Apr 30, 2014 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
According to a new report, U.S. high school graduation rates hit 80% for the first time ever. Looking at statistics pooled nationally, the rate has risen 1.3% every year since 2006. Looking forward, the country is projected to his 90% by the year 2020, meeting the...
by Sarah Green | Apr 7, 2014 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
In Nashville, Tennessee, Governor Bill Haslam’s proposal for a program that would cover full costs for high school graduates to attend a two-year college looks likely to pass legislation. The ‘Tennessee Promise’ is a plan to improve the current 32% graduation rate up...
by Supporting Education | Aug 1, 2013 | Profiles
Being in the foster care system presents a whole range of difficulties. Education often falls by the wayside while watching family dramas play out. Fortunately, there is an organization dedicated to helping foster kids stay on track. They are called Treehouse. It...
by Supporting Education | Jul 30, 2013 | Profiles
Not everyone has a positive role model to look up to. Not everyone has a guide to show you how to live or how to study. That is where the Boys and Girls Clubs of America comes in. They offer solutions for students who are at risk for dropping out. They offer a...
by Supporting Education | Jul 9, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues
A high school graduation speech is supposed to be uplifting and filled with hope, right? David Guterson, the author of “Snow Falling on Cedars,” disagrees. A committee of parents and students asked the famous author to speak at Roosevelt High School’s graduation in...
