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1992-2011, Texas student achievement in reading and math (NAEP). 4 th Grade Math (black) – up 3 grade levels 4 th Grade Math (Hispanic) – up 2.5 grade levels 8 th Grade Math (black) – up 3.5 grade levels 8 th Grade Math (Hispanic) – up 3.5 grade levels.
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1992-2011, Texas student achievement in reading and math (NAEP). • 4th Grade Math (black) – up 3 grade levels • 4th Grade Math (Hispanic) – up 2.5 grade levels • 8th Grade Math (black) – up 3.5 grade levels • 8th Grade Math (Hispanic) – up 3.5 grade levels Source: National Assessment of Education Progress
Why Orient Accountability Around College/Career Readiness? • 51% of students entering community colleges require remediation (Source: Texas Almanac) • 80% of Texas students who require remediation had a GPA of a ‘B’ or higher (Source: THECB) • Only 20% of Texas students are earning any sort of postsecondary credential within six years of expected high school graduation (Source: Houston Endowment).
100%+ Increase in RHSP/DAP Completion, Despite 4x4 Class 2000 Class 2011 Source: TEA 2000-2011
17 CTE Courses Substitute for Math, Science and Fine Arts Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Statistics and Risk Management Engineering Math Engineering Design and Problem Solving; Anatomy & Physiology Scientific Research & Design Medical Microbiology; Pathophysiology; Advanced Animal Science; Advanced Biotechnology; Advanced Plant and Soil Science; Food Science; Forensic Science Principles of Technology Principles of Floral Design
Percent Enrolled in CTE Increases 17% Source: AEIS, 2000-2011
Texas Graduation Rates Improve from 79% - 86% Source: AEIS, 2008-2011
‘Today’s High School Graduate is Ready for College PDK/Gallup Poll, 2012
CenTex Job Openings 10/23/2012 Source: Indeed.com job search aggregator, to include www.workintexas.com
Houston Job Openings 10/23/2012 Source: Indeed.com