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Download full textGroves, Garrett; Reindl, Travis – NGA Center for Best Practices, 2013
As the economy increasingly demands a more educated workforce, states are looking to their colleges and universities to meet that demand for a better educated citizenry. Not only are individuals with postsecondary education likely to be employed, they are also likely to be more engaged in their communities through activities such as voting and…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Outcomes of Education, School Effectiveness, Educational Indicators
Curran, Bridget; Reyna, Ryan – NGA Center for Best Practices, 2010
In 2005, the governors of all 50 states made an unprecedented commitment to voluntarily implement a common, more reliable formula for calculating their state's high school graduation rate by signing the Graduation Counts Compact of the National Governors Association (NGA). Five years later, progress is steady. Twenty-six states say they have…
Descriptors: High Schools, Graduation Rate, Federal Legislation, Educational Improvement
NGA Center for Best Practices, 2010
The changing economy requires that states focus on postsecondary education and training as the goal for all students. Recognizing this, states have led the charge to increase expectations for all students. Unfortunately, the newfound support for college and career readiness has not yet led to significant improvements in student outcomes. To…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Career Education, Readiness, Educational Objectives
NGA Center for Best Practices, 2009
This briefing serves as a companion piece to sessions held at the 2009 Governors Education Symposium. It is divided into four issue briefs: (1) Standards and Assessments by Ilene Berman, National Governors Association Center for Best Practices; (2) Teacher Effectiveness by Sandi Jacobs, National Council on Teacher Quality; (3) Supporting…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Teacher Effectiveness, Academic Achievement, Longitudinal Studies
Curran, Bridget; Reyna, Ryan – NGA Center for Best Practices, 2009
In 2005, all 50 state governors made an unprecedented commitment to voluntarily implement a common, more reliable formula for calculating their states' high school graduation rates by signing the National Governors Association (NGA) Graduation Counts Compact. Four years later, progress is steady. Twenty states now report that they use the Compact…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Educational Indicators, Educational Assessment, Achievement Rating
Wakelyn, David – NGA Center for Best Practices, 2009
Advanced Placement (AP), which enables high school students to take introductory college-level courses, is the nation's oldest example of a rigorous, common curriculum. Students who score well on AP exams are more likely to persist in college and earn a degree. The Advanced Placement Expansion project of the National Governors Association Center…
Descriptors: High School Students, Advanced Placement Programs, Disadvantaged, Educational Strategies
