Coastal trustees hearings spotlight growth strategy, rising costs and graduation rates At a statewide trustees screening, nominees for Coastal Carolina's board defended expansion strategies that helped double enrollment while lawmakers pressed for details on a 60/40 out-of-state split, the university's $30,000 total cost of attendance and efforts to raise graduation and retention rates.

Coastal Carolina University trustees faced tough questions about rising costs and graduation rates, as they defended a strategy reliant on a 60% out-of-state enrollment.

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CSUMB is recognized with an award for institutional transformation at national conference. Read the full article on Monterey County Now.

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CSUMB is recognized with an award for institutional transformation at national conference. Read the full article on Monterey County Now.

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PPS graduation rate dips to 82.5% for Class of 2025; postsecondary readiness edges up to 71.7% District data show a three-year decline in four-year graduation rates to 82.5% for the Class of 2025 while postsecondary readiness rose to 71.7%; staff proposed "Project Graduation" targeted supports and emphasized that time in the district strongly correlates with graduation outcomes.

The Class of 2025 is facing a concerning graduation rate dip to 82.5%, but targeted initiatives like "Project Graduation" could turn the tide for future students.

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Board hears progress on ninth-grade on-track and graduation rates; programs to support retention and career pathways District leaders presented ninth-grade on-track data, rising 4‑year and 5‑year graduation rates, and programmatic responses (Fresh Start, TAT, credit recovery, CTE partnerships) aimed at improving retention and postsecondary readiness across Dallas High School and Innovations Academy.

District leaders are celebrating a significant rise in on-time graduation rates and innovative programs designed to boost student success in high schools.

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CCSD outlines Career Prep redesign as graduation rates climb; special‑education pathways shift under new law Board heard Career Prep’s local restructuring plan to bring CTE and hands‑on instruction back to the school; the district also reported rising graduation rates and explained state changes to special‑education graduation pathways under House Bill 171.

Career Prep High School is set to revamp its approach with a focus on career and technical education, aiming to boost graduation rates and avoid state takeover.

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NDE superintendent outlines early gains, large gaps and deliberate rollout of SB 460 State Superintendent Victor Wakefield told lawmakers Nevada is making incremental gains on early literacy and graduation rates but still faces persistent proficiency gaps, enrollment declines and a complex rollout of SB 460’s district accountability and improvement frameworks.

Nevada's education system is showing early gains in literacy and graduation rates, but persistent gaps and declining enrollment create significant challenges ahead.

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St. Lucie district posts 94.5% graduation rate; several high schools report near-100% results St. Lucie Public Schools reported a district unrounded graduation rate of 94.5% for 2025, ranking 12th of Florida's 67 districts; multiple traditional high schools recorded rates at or near 100%, and subgroup graduation rates increased versus 2024.

St. Lucie Public Schools celebrates a remarkable 94.5% graduation rate for 2025, ranking 12th among Florida's districts, with several high schools nearing a perfect score!

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Superintendent: state revenue better than feared but gap remains for next year Superintendent Dr. Udo told the board the Feb. 4 state forecast eased midyear cuts but left a budget gap for next year; he highlighted graduation rates (district above state average), planned advocacy in Salem on Feb. 17, and flagged ongoing fiscal caution.

Superintendent Dr. Udo announced promising state revenue news that spares midyear cuts, but warns a budget gap looms for next year, urging ongoing fiscal discipline.

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Idaho’s graduation rate remains flat at 82.3% The state narrowly missed its goal of 82.5%, despite 21,809 students graduating on time.

The stagnation comes after a 10-year high in 2024 and breaking the state’s goal of 81.6%.
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Board grills district over SARC data showing disciplinary and graduation gaps for students of color and vulnerable groups During review of 2025 School Accountability Report Cards, trustees pressed staff and principals about disproportionate suspension rates and lower graduation and achievement for Latino, English-learner, homeless and socioeconomically disadvantaged students and asked for clearer interventions in school plans.

Trustees are demanding answers after uncovering alarming disparities in suspension rates and graduation outcomes for students of color and those facing socioeconomic challenges.

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Montgomery County presents state and federal accountability results; district shows 95% graduation rate Dr. Kimmy Saharski told the board that Montgomery County’s federal and state accountability indicators show 30 A/B schools, eight C schools, four D schools and a 95% graduation rate; district has nine reward schools and nine TSI schools and no CSI schools, per the presentation (first read).

Montgomery County is shining with a 95% graduation rate and 30 schools earning A or B, showcasing strong performance despite navigating dual accountability systems!

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Superintendent reports stable special-education counts, strong graduation rates; flags education bills to watch Superintendent reported district special-education enrollment at 353 for the December count and highlighted strong four-year graduation rates — Northfield 100%, Southwood 98.28%, Weitz 77.04% — and summarized several pending state bills that could affect district policy and revenue.

The latest report shows a slight drop in special-education enrollment but highlights impressive graduation rates, alongside crucial legislation that could reshape funding and policies in Indiana schools.

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Under Virginia's new accountability model, all 19 York County schools are fully accredited; majority rated 'distinguished' York County reported that all 19 schools are fully accredited under the VDOE's new bifurcated accreditation and accountability framework; many schools were identified as 'distinguished' and the division 4-year graduation rate is 96 percent.

All 19 schools in York County are officially "fully accredited" under Virginia's new accountability model, with many earning the prestigious "distinguished" status!

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District reports rising graduation rates, RISE/Aspire score context and literacy gains District leaders told the board that graduation rates have risen above the state average and dropout rates have declined; presenters contextualized RISE and Aspire test changes and outlined K–3 literacy interventions tied to SB127 third‑grade goals.

The district is celebrating a significant milestone with graduation rates soaring above the state average for the first time in years, along with impressive literacy gains in K-3!

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Utah superintendent reports rise in graduation rate to 89.8%; board member presses concerns about soaring chronic absenteeism Superintendent Hart announced a one-percentage-point increase in the 2025 statewide graduation rate to 89.8% and first-time reporting for students in foster care, experiencing homelessness and military-connected students. Member Kelly pressed whether rising graduation rates mask growing chronic absenteeism.

Utah's graduation rate has hit 89.8%, but rising chronic absenteeism raises critical questions about true student learning—what's really behind the numbers?

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CSUMB exceeds expectations from a 10-year plan to boost graduation rates. Read the full article on Monterey County Now.

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District reports gains on California dashboard and celebrates IDEA50th; special education outcomes improve District staff presented the 2025 California School Dashboard showing gains in graduation rates (89.9% combined 4/5-year) and science (green); special education staff marked the 50th anniversary of IDEA and reported higher graduation rates for students with disabilities and increased in-district services.

California's latest school dashboard reveals impressive graduation rates and celebrates 50 years of progress in special education!

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City Council hearing presses CUNY for stronger graduation targets after review of 6‑year rates Council Chair Eric Dinowitz and CUNY officials discussed systemwide 6‑year graduation rates (bachelor 57.9%, associate 36.5%), pandemic effects, and whether the university’s 2030 targets and investments such as OmniCards, internships and emergency funds can raise on‑time completion.

CUNY's graduation rates are lagging behind national averages, prompting urgent calls for action from city officials to boost student success and investment in effective programs.

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District 99 reviews 2025 school report card: graduation rates high, chronic absenteeism a concern District 99 administrators presented the 2025 school report card: district four‑year graduation rate ~91.6% (state ~89%), North index score 87.41, South 83.51, and chronic absenteeism at 23.7%; state report rules and ACT return were explained.

District 99's latest report card reveals impressive graduation rates but raises alarms with chronic absenteeism hitting 23.7%—what does this mean for our students' future?

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Northfield ALC director reports gains; board presses for clearer graduation and attendance tracking Daryl Keller presented 2024–25 Alternative Learning Center achievement and civic-readiness results and told the board the ALC tracks 4–7 year graduation rates. Board members pressed for clearer subgroup reporting on attendance and for longitudinal comparisons of student aspirations.

Northfield's Alternative Learning Center is seeing promising growth in student achievement, but board members are demanding clearer insights on graduation rates and attendance tracking.

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Superintendent: District 2 posts gains in report card; no schools rated below average Superintendent Doherty presented the district’s 2024–25 report card showing eight schools rated 'excellent', gains in ELA and math and a district graduation rate of 91.4%. He cautioned that new state testing standards limit direct comparisons to prior years.

Superintendent Doherty announced impressive gains for School District Number 2, with eight schools rated 'excellent' and a graduation rate soaring to 91.4%!

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Poudre School District: students with IEPs show typical academic growth but lag in on‑time graduation rates District officials told the school board academic growth for students supported by Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) is about a year’s growth in a year’s time, but on‑time graduation rates for that group remain below state and peer districts. The district opened a Transition Pathways Academy and created an EEO diploma pathway this year; the

Poudre School District students with IEPs are achieving impressive academic growth, yet their on-time graduation rates remain alarmingly low compared to peers.

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Wake County strategic-plan update: graduation rate 90.7% and K–2 literacy growth flagged as a concern District presenters reported a 90.7% four-year graduation rate, 64.4% grade-level proficiency districtwide, and that 49% of schools exceeded statewide average academic growth. Early literacy (K–2) growth indices were negative and staff highlighted targeted supports including an instructional-leadership cohort for low-performing schools.

Wake County's strategic update reveals a remarkable 90.7% graduation rate, but troubling early literacy growth in K–2 raises urgent questions about student success.

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District presents ACT, graduation and college‑readiness data; board hears potential drop in reported graduation rate District staff presented the high school indicator report: class of 2025 average ACT composite 20.8, class of 2026 (as juniors) composite 20.2, a college remediation rate of 15% for the class of 2023, and improvements in AP testing (82% pass rate). Presenters warned a state reporting change could lower the district's reported 4‑year cohort rate to

The latest high school indicator report reveals an impressive ACT score for the class of 2025, but a potential change in reporting could significantly impact graduation statistics!

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State reports modest gains in graduation and college‑and‑career readiness; third‑grade reading shows improvement under new cut score Department staff presented new accountability data showing a 91.56% four‑year graduation rate, an 87.88% college‑and‑career readiness rate (up from 84.2%) and third‑grade on‑grade reading at 88.4% under the current 444 cut score; staff said district‑ and school‑level breakdowns will be published.

Alabama's recent education report reveals promising strides with a 91.56% graduation rate and nearly 88% of students meeting college-and-career readiness standards!

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District 200 Board Reviews Student Success Metrics and Graduation Rates Board discusses metrics showing recovery from pandemic loss but concerns remain about graduation rates

The CUSD 200 Board of Education is taking bold steps to enhance student success, but concerns over graduation rates raise crucial questions about the road ahead.

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Chatham County Schools achieves record 90.4% graduation rate and surpasses state averages Chatham County Schools celebrates record graduation rates while advancing college enrollment and scholarships.

Chatham County Schools has shattered records with a graduation rate of 90.4%, surpassing the state average and paving the way for future success!

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Aspen Institute reveals stark graduation gap for disconnected youth in Clark County Only 1 percent of disconnected youth earn degrees compared to 36 percent of peers.

A shocking 51,000 students in Clark County faced barriers to graduation last year, with only 1% of disconnected youth earning a degree—what's being done to change this?

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School District Reports Progress in Graduation Rates and Chronic Absenteeism District achieves 92 percent graduation rate and reduces chronic absenteeism to 31 percent.

Nassau County School Board celebrates a rise in graduation rates to 77% and a drop in chronic absenteeism to 31%, but there's still work to be done!

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