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American Youth Policy Forum Offers New Resources

Success at Every Step: How 23 Programs Support Youth on the Path to College and Beyond
Educators looking for research-proven interventions to increase high school graduation rates and post secondary preparation will find this newly released, user-friendly compendium a valuable resource. It includes a summary of 23 programs as well as the data proving their success. The programs are vast in their approach, ranging from school-based reforms to college-access programs. The publication is designed to help national, state and local policy-makers and practitioners better understand how to support college and career readiness for all students. To browse the compendium, click here.

High School Career Academies: A 40-Year Proven Model for Improving College and Career Readiness
This publication provides an overview of the Career Academies model and the research that proves it as a historically successful initiative. With a strong research base, Career Academies have been shown to have positive impacts on attendance, earned credits, and high school graduation and college attendance rates. This document also includes policy recommendations to expand and support Career Academies in a variety of school settings. To view the publication, click here.

 

Published: November 2009