Just in time for Christmas, new data finds good news on education: Average graduation rates nationwide are up two percentage points.
Before celebrating, though, research reminds us that students still are posting low scores in national and international comparisons, and a troubling share of college students need remedial work.
Graduation rates may not represent what they once did, so what happens after students finish high school matters at least as much as what happens in school.
When state legislatures go back into session in the new year, lawmakers should listen to social science researchers’ idea for quality course content that points to success after graduation and is backed by strong evidence. Educators and policymakers should be ready to listen.
These researchers study an oft-overlooked topic: family formation. Some have charted a course with their findings…
