Vanishing Graduates & Minnesota's Future
"Kids do succeed because they put in the effort, but very often they put in the effort because of a relationship."
—Kent Pekel
Getting an Education Shouldn't Be So Imposing
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An Education Shouldn't Involve Roadblocks
Our children must succeed in school and pursue higher education — for their sakes and for our state's future.
Helping all students be successful in school requires our combined efforts. See what others are doing and get inspired to get involved yourself.
Catherine Smith recruits co-workers from Deloitte to help students with career and college plans. Read this storySee All Inspirations
In Celebration of Education
Show support for St. Paul area high school seniors and meet our community’s future leaders on May 22 at Rice Park.
"I think "Vanishing Graduates & Minnesota Future" is a great place for people to start to understand the challenges we face."
— John Tillotson
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Western Interstate Commission For Higher Education
From High School to the Future: Potholes on the Road to College
Consortium on Chicago School Research
The yearly income difference between Minnesotans with a high school diploma vs. a four-year degree is:
