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A proven system to boost high school graduation rates

More High School Graduates is a comprehensive guide for school leaders and government policymakers committed to boosting high school graduation rates. Drawing from his knowledge as an education official and professor, author Ben Levin presents a system to turn around secondary schools that is adaptable for local-, district-, and state-level decision making.

Offering a road map for improvement, this book’s practical and specific recommendations have increased graduation rates across hundreds of high schools. Components include

• Keeping track of all students’ progress and intervening early to prevent failure
• Establishing curriculum and graduation requirements that support increased student success
• Improving teaching and learning
• Connecting with the community to engage families, local businesses, and other stakeholders in improving graduation rates
• Implementing methods for planning, communicating, and winning support

The stigma of “dropout factories” hangs over school districts and education agencies. This book helps turn any school or district into a success factory producing more graduates and better learning outcomes.