Priority One: Increase the performance of students on achievement exams and standardized
tests.
- Establish a pilot project that addresses “very early literacy” in low-income
neighborhoods that will help first-time caregivers understand the value of literacy
in a child’s future academic success.
- Implement actions to help children enter school successfully such as offering
support for families of preschoolers and private daycare and preschool programs.
- Focus on and reward schools and districts that increase student achievement.
- Encourage reduced class sizes in elementary schools.
- Encourage fathers to take a more active role in the education of their children.
- Provide access for at-risk children and their families to educational programs.
- Create a “college-going” culture for the community.
Priority Two: Reduce the county dropout rate while increasing the graduation
and retention rates of our high school students.
- Provide programs that help students transition from middle school to high school.
- Find ways to discourage teen pregnancy, but support teen mothers and encourage
them to continue their education.
- Investigate and create flexible alternatives for educating high school students
including distance learning, flexible hours, alternative programs, credit recovery
programs, etc.
- Expand the role of business and industry in promoting high school completion
(mentoring or adopt-a-school programs, etc.).
- Equip families with the skills needed to help their children succeed.
- Provide opportunities for high school students to participate in community
service programs.
- Develop and implement incentive programs to encourage students to complete
high school.
Priority Three: Expand the usage of GED programs for high school dropouts and
encourage and prepare GED holders for future education.
- Encourage communication and collaboration between adult education programs
and postsecondary education programs.
- Provide assistance and support for adults transitioning from GED programs to
technical schools or colleges.
- Encourage recent high school dropouts to return to school rather than seek
a GED.
- Provide common incentives to GED holders to pursue postsecondary education
and training.
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