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All-Time High for HS Graduation Rates

All-Time High for HS Graduation Rates

Education News, Recommendations November 8, 2014 at 10:25 pm

In American high schools, dropout rates are at an all-time low, and graduation rates are at an all-time high. 86% of the class of 2014 graduated successfully, while 7% dropped out. Graduation rates for Latino students, in particular, have risen dramatically. In yesterday’s The Atlantic, writer Janie Boschma discussed thisRead More

General Academic Featured on KHOU11 Newscast

General Academic Featured on KHOU11 Newscast

GA News & Events October 3, 2013 at 11:40 am

General Academic was featured by KHOU 11’s Mia Gradney during the 6am newscast on October 3, 2013.  The CBS affiliate’s reporter was particularly impressed by the “cool” atmosphere that the Study Lounge affords to its “teens and tween” students.    

Teacher Preparation Initiative Has Not Moved, Reform Groups Call for Anwers

Teacher Preparation Initiative Has Not Moved, Reform Groups Call for Anwers

Uncategorized September 4, 2013 at 2:45 pm

Teach for America, Democrats for Education Reform, the Center for American Progress, and several other groups concerned with education reform have once again sent an open letter to the Obama Administration in an attempt to get an update on “Our Future, Our Teachers,” a strategic initiative designed to bolster teacherRead More