Graduation Rate

An investigative news report alleges school districts use deceptive practices to bump up grad rates..

Predominantly Black Prince George's County Public Schools touts its rising graduation rate. Administrators implemented measures that paid off.

President Obama announces a record high school graduation rate increase. The administration points to several of its programs that have enabled the improvement.

Chicago public schools announced a record high graduation rate. The teachers union applauded the students, community organizations, and educators for more than a decade of hard work.

Malawi has hit a rough patch following a drought caused by El Nino. According to the United Nations children’s agency, the African country is dealing with a shortage of food and a suffering economy. Due to the scarcity, prices are on the rise and people can’t afford to feed themselves and their families. UNICEF has […]

Much like the achievement gap in K-12 schooling, higher education is plagued by its own gap—with respect to minority graduation rates. Nationwide, 60 percent of white students earn a degree within six years on a college campus, compared to only 40 percent of African-Americans and 49 percent of Latinos.