Sentences with phrase «graduation rate gaps requires»

Closing achievement and graduation rate gaps requires comprehensive school reform that includes a focus on a positive school climate that meets and develops the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student.

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In addition, the bill requires states to develop a plan to address problems in their «achievement gap schools» — the 5 percent of elementary and middle schools and the 5 percent of high schools in each state with the largest achievement gaps among student subgroups, or the lowest student subgroup performance based on achievement tests and graduation rates.

ESSA requires states to set a long - term goal and shorter - term, interim goals — which must in some way address proficiency rates on standardized tests, English - language proficiency, graduation rates, and achievement gaps — but states will operationalize the specific standards and metrics of the goals themselves.72

Closing these gaps in college graduation rates begins with closing the gaps before they start to grow and requires investing in early childhood education.