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Goals for Education Challenge to Lead

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Louisiana

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Challenge to Lead Goals

1. All children are ready for the first grade.

2. Achievement in the early grades for all groups of students exceeds national averages and performance gaps are closed.

3. Achievement in the middle grades for all groups of students exceeds national averages and performance gaps are closed.

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4. All young adults will have a high school diploma – or, if not, pass the GED test.

5. All recent high school graduates have solid academic preparation and are ready for postsecondary education and a career.

6. Adults who are not high school graduates participate in literacy and job-skills training and further education.

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7. The percentage of adults who earn postsecondary degrees or technical certificates exceeds national averages.

8. Every school has higher student performance and meets state academic standards for all students each year.

9. Every school has leadership that results in improved student performance – and leadership begins with an effective school principal.

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10. Every student is taught by qualified teachers.

11. The quality of colleges and universities is regularly assessed and funding is targeted to quality, efficiency and state needs.

12. The state places a high priority on an education system of schools, colleges and universities that is accountable.

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Transitions• Pre-K to Elementary School• Middle to High School• High School to Postsecondary Education and Workplace

Closing the Gaps

Education Systems

Major Themes

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3 SREB states know the percentage of children ready for school.• Louisiana evaluates kindergarten

readiness.

Louisiana needs to provide more spaces for at-risk children in pre-K programs.• Over 80% of 4-year olds at-risk are in

programs.

TransitionsPre-K to Early Years

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Fourth-GradePercent Basic and Above

on NAEP Reading Standard

Source: NCES, 1999

60% 59% 61%

56%50%

58%

48%

40%46%

1992 1994 1998

SREB

Louisiana

United States

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Fourth-GradePercent Basic and Above

on NAEP Mathematics Standard

Largest Gains in Nation

Source: NCES, 1999

United States Louisiana

1996 2000

62% 67%

44%

57%

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0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

TransitionsMiddle Grades to High School

Percentage of Students Repeating a Grade 1999 and 2002

19992002

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Eighth-GradePercent Basic and Above

on NAEP Mathematics Standard

Source: NCES, 1999

56%61%

65%

48% 48%51%

48%

38%37%

1992 1994 1998

SREBLouisiana

United States

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13%

42%

41%

13%26%29%

36%

42%

39%31%

1st Year Algebra or Higher Pre-Algebra


AlgebraEighth-Grade Students on Track

2000

U.S.

Source: NCES, 2002

SREB

Highest SREB State

Lowest SREB StateLA

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TransitionsHigh School to College and Career

Percent Completing ACT’s Recommended Core Curriculum

45%49%

58%62%

U.S. SREB U.S. LA

1990 2002

Source: ACT, 2002

LA SREB

62%71%

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United States

SREB States

Average Composite

ACT Scores

1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002

Source: ACT, 2002

Louisiana

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19.217.0

21.8 20.5

Less than Core Core or More


ACT Scores of Students Taking Core Curriculum 2002

Source: College Board

SREBUnited States Louisiana

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High School Diploma or GED 18 to 24 year-olds

2000

U.S.

High SREB StateSREB

86%

91%

85%

Low SREB State

79%

Source: NCES, 2000

LA

82%

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1989-90 1998-99

Closing the GapsAchievement

White

BlackHispanic

Eighth-Grade Percent Basic and Above

on NAEP Mathematics StandardLouisiana

19961992 2000

Source: NCES, 2001

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Fourth-Grade Percent Basic and Above

on NAEP Mathematics Standard2000

58%

Central City

Source: NCES, 2002

Urban Fringe Rural

52%

72%

61%69%

58%

U.S. LA U.S. LA U.S. LA

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Eighth-Grade Percent Basic and Above

on NAEP Mathematics Standard2000

53%

Source: NCES, 2002

38%

70%

58%

68%

50%

U.S. LA U.S. LA U.S. LA

Central City Urban Fringe Rural

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Source: NCES, 2002

55-55 HSTW Schools Meeting Performance Goals and

All HSTW Schools

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Closing the GapsSchool by School

Louisiana Accountability Performance Results2001

Schools:

• Academic Excellence = less than 1%

• Academic Distinction = 1%

• Academic Achievement = 15%

• Academically Above State Average = 33% • Academically Below State Average = 48%

• Academically Unacceptable = 3%


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Closing the GapsSchool by School

Louisiana Accountability Performance Results2001


Districts:

• Summer school effectiveness

• Reduction of failure rates

• Progress toward school targets

• Percentage of certified teachers in low-performing schools

• Percentage of certified teachers overall

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Closing the GapsCollege Attendance

College Enrollment Rates 18-24 Years-Old

1999

LA

Source: U.S. Census and NCES

SREBU.S.

28%29%32%

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1994 1999


Women and Minority Students Account for Bulk of Enrollment Growth in Louisiana (Percent of Total Enrollment)

Source: U.S. Census and NCES

Women Black Hispanic

57% 58%

26%29%

2.4% 2.5%

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U.S. SREB SREBU.S.

Six-year Graduation Rates for First-time Freshmen at Public Four-Year Colleges

1995 to 2001

63%

32%

34%

High SREB State

Low SREB State

Louisiana

Source: SREB-State Data Exchange

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Adults With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 2000

Source: U.S. Census, 2001

26%23% 23%

U.S. SREB LA

High SREB State

Low SREB State

32%

15%

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Closing the GapsCollege and University Quality

Passing Rates on Licensing Examinations for Registered Nurses

(First-time Candidates ) 2000

Source: National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 2001

Associate’s Programs Bachelor’s Programs

84% 85%90%

84% 86%90%

U.S. SREB LA U.S. SREB LA

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Indicators

Compile data on teachers

Preparation in content and teachingskills

Licensure focuses on performance

Professional development for improved student achievement

State and local policies focus on a quality teacher in every classroom

Little or No Progress Some Progress Substantial progress

Closing the GapsQuality Teachers

Source: SREB

Rating

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Closing the GapsQuality Teachers and Faculty

Salaries and Incentives Go Beyond Averages

Marketplace Competition

Aimed to State Needs / Quality Undergraduate Education

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Closing the GapsQuality Principals

Little or no progress Some progress Substantial progress

Indicators

Tapping new leaders

Curriculum and instruction standards for preparation redesign

Practice-based preparation programs

Professional licensure based on improved schools and classroom performance

Alternative certification for principals

State leadership academies servelow-performing schools

Source: SREB Leadership Initiative

Rating

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Education Systems

Louisiana Leaders on Right Track

Alignment• Roles and standards for schools, 2-year and 4-year

colleges

Smooth Transitions• School to college and workplace• 2-year to 4-year colleges and universities

Reports• School Report Cards• College to School Feedback• Postsecondary Indicators

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Education SystemsResources and Results

Source: SREB-State Data Exchange and NCES

Increase in State and Local Funds 1989 to 1999

(dollars in thousands)

58%

163%

67%

($175,299)

($32,813)

($1,662,185)

Four-Year Colleges Two-Year Colleges K-12

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Increase in State and Local Funds Per Student 1989 to 1999

(29%)

(16%)

(75%)

$812

$408

$2,514

Four-Year Colleges Two-Year Colleges K-12

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$- 708



Change in State and Local Funds Per Student Adjusted for Inflation

1989 to 1999

(-10%)

(-19%)

(26%)

$- 422

$1,211

Four-Year Colleges Two-Year Colleges

K-12

Note: HEPI = 1.44 and SPI = 1.41

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