The State of GradNation - Achieving 90 Percent High School Graduation Rate

Explore the current state of high school graduation in the United States through this comprehensive panel discussion and report release event. Gain insights into the challenges of raising graduation rates, with a focus on big city grad rates, students of color, and students with disabilities. Examine concerns about measurement accuracy, potential gaming of the system, and the impact of lowering standards. Hear from leaders and researchers in the field as they discuss strategies for achieving a 90 percent graduation rate for all students. Learn about the role of schools, the importance of high expectations, and the federal government's involvement in education. Discover the good news in education and look ahead to the future of America's students through 2035. Understand the significance of scaling up successful initiatives and the transition process in improving graduation rates nationwide.

Introduction
ATT
Sen Harris Wofford
Big City Grad Rates
How do we get to 90
Are students of color cheating
Students with disabilities
Measurement
State Concerns
Gaming the System
Lowering the Bar
Are grad rates up
The kids of today
The kids of 2035
The good news
Next Generation Governors Summit
Introducing Lisa Stark
Introducing the panel
First thing we need to do to get there
Onus still too much on the schools
High expectations for everyone
The role of the federal government
Scaling up
Transition