Sentences with phrase «cited graduation rate increase»

The widely cited graduation rate increase is not true and the State DOE is well aware of this.

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The mayor would no doubt say this has brought major results — he most frequently cites an increase in graduation rates, but critics point to indicators that would say otherwise, including relatively flat test scores and the small percentage of city graduates who are prepared to do college level work.

In a statement on Monday, Ms. Anderson said that she was «extremely proud» of her accomplishments, citing the teacher contract, an increase in graduation rates — to 70 percent, from 56 percent — and «improved access to schools» through One Newark.

And in higher education, Duncan cited funding increases to the Pell Grant program, higher college attendance and graduation rates for students of color, and a new emphasis on campus safety and preventing sexual assaults.