Vanishing Graduates Tool Kit
Thinking of talking with a group? Planning a presentation? Here are some materials to help you put the Vanishing Graduates program to use:
Resources
- View the entire program or clips or order a DVD.
- Learn about six factors that have created the challenge we face and find ideas for solutions. View the Top 10 LearnmoreMN Facts.
- Share a simple handout — on the vanishing graduates challenge (PDF, 472 KB) or the solutions (PDF, 252 KB).
- Use a PowerPoint presentation.
- Use our discussion guide (PDF, 45 KB) when talking with a group about this education challenge. Please send us a note to share feedback about this guide.
- See current headlines about education issues.
- Find inspiring examples of solutions in action and suggestions of what you can do — tailored for educators, businesses, communities and parents and individuals.
- View the latest statements by others about our education challenges.
Hot Topics
In the news lately — use these education developments to make your presentation or discussion timely:“Counting On Graduation”: Most States are Setting Low Expectations for the Improvement of High School Graduation Rates, Oct. 23, 2008, Education Trust
"Among industrialized nations, the United States is the only country in which today’s young people are less likely than their parents to have earned a high school diploma. Reversing this trend could hardly be more urgent."
Number of MnSCU students in remediation classes increases, October 31, 2008, Minnesota Public Radio
"Some need extra help in reading comprehension before heading on to college level courses. Others have spent time away from school, and need a refresher on how to deal with a textbook full of information. Others are the children of immigrants, and may not have been prepared for college because their families didn't think it was an option."
