New EdTrust–NY analysis of graduation rates and “4+1” diploma pathways presents a mixed picture of progress on college and career readiness
A new report by The Education Trust–New York offers a first look at how school districts are implementing the “4+1” diploma options, and raises questions about whether historically under-served groups of students have equitable access to college- and career-prep pathways. The report also examines the status of efforts to close the graduation rate gap for historically under-served students across the state. “The 2017 high school graduation results present an important opportunity to examine pressing equity issues,” said Abja Midha, Deputy Director of The Education Trust–New York. “New York can put high school graduates on a path to postsecondary success by making sure all students have access to programs that prepare them for college and career readiness, while recognizing that multiple pathways and multiple measures are essential.” Among the findings in Graduating to a Bright Future: These data can help inform policy-makers during the current budget process and in the coming months. Graduating to a Bright Future offers the following short-term recommendations to ensure all students graduate college or career ready: