Adolscents to Youth to Young Adults_Hainsworth_5.11.11
American Youth Policy Forum Dec. 14, 2009 Presentation
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Hinweis der Redaktion
< 30% teens working in June 2009 Lowest level in 61 years Half what it was in 1978 Consistent downward trend Even lower rates for young men of color 3 of 10 students do not graduate from high school; one million per year “ Coin toss:” 52% of youth graduate from high school in main school systems of 50 largest cities; stark urban-suburban differences. One third of high school graduates not college- or work-ready 40% completion rates in community colleges – within six years