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Thursday February 14, 2013

Graduation rates need to count: 5 questions for states with NCLB waivers

by Kathryn Young
In 2008, federal regulations for the first time required measurement of and progress on more accurate cohort graduation rates in every state for each subgroup of students. Although the U.S. Department of Education has informed states that these regulations still apply under NCLB waivers, for the 34 states (and DC) with waivers from No Child Left...

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Monday December 17, 2012

Learning from Our Young Leaders

by Kathryn Young
We have so much to learn from young people who have overcome enormous adversity to become leaders and public servants in their communities.  On Monday, I had the privilege of participating in a day of meetings between young adults who serve on the National Council of Young Leaders and leaders within the White House, the Corporation for National...

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Monday October 1, 2012

Reengaging Disconnected Youth: Keys to Success from National Leaders

by Kathryn Young
Ramean Clowney, an incredible 19-year old from Philadelphia who was formerly disengaged from school, was one of several members of the new National Council of Young Leaders to testify at last month’s Opportunity Nation Summit. He shared that one major reason for his success today is the Philadelphia Youth Network and One Bright Ray Fairhill...

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