Since 65% of jobs now require a postsecondary education, and because students cannot enroll in postsecondary education without first graduating from high school, it is critical that high schools are graduating students.
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Students who have plans for further education, either through 2- or 4-year college and university, trade or technical school, or the military, are more likely to graduate high school and eventually earn a living wage or above as an adult.
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Attendance plays a critical role in a student's success from pre-k through postsecondary education. In high school, it can be a determining factor of whether or not a student is engaged, as well as on-track to graduate. The pandemic created new, short-term expectations regarding attendance that will take time to course correct.
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In Indiana, students can graduate high school with a variety of different types of diplomas. CORE40 diplomas and above are proven to be most effective at preparing students for college and career.
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