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Pennsylvania Ready By 21™
Who is PPC?
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children– Advocacy organization– Independent, non-profit– Prevention-focused, research-based
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children is a strong, effective and trusted voice for improving the health, education and well-being of the Commonwealth’s children.
PennsylvaniaYouth Demographics One in 7 Pennsylvanians (1,688,643) is
a young person (age 12-21)– 1 in 3 lives in poverty– More than 12,000 are in foster care– More than 40,000 are in juvenile justice– More than 26,000 teens are mothers– 1 in 50 has limited English proficiency– 14% have a disability
Allegheny CountyYouth Demographics
One in 7 Allegheny County residents (166,000) is a young person (age 12-21)
1 in 3 lives in low-income family More than 1,300 are in foster care (Sept. 2005) More than 4,100 juvenile justice dispositions More than 1,000 births in 2004 in Allegheny
County were to teen mothers (7.6%) Approximately 15% of all students in Allegheny
County have a disability
Pennsylvania Ready By 21™
Ready By 21™ is committed to youth-centered public policies and programs
designed to ensure that all Pennsylvanians aged 12-21 have equitable access to high
quality education and support services that meet their needs and builds on their
aspirations; that prepares them to earn a family-sustaining wage, be active citizens,
lifelong learners, and enjoy healthy physical,
social and emotional health.
Ready By 21™ Research and analysis Mobilization
– Bring stakeholders together – Ready By 21™ Coalition– Discussions with public and private organizations,
policymakers Structured the work into four policy areas --
– Secondary academic success– Positive use of out-of-school time– Career preparation and workforce development– Comprehensive services with linkages to appropriate
health and human services
Alignment with other initiatives
Governor’s Commission on College and Career Readiness
PDE's High School Reform Initiative (Project 720) and Dual Enrollment
Adolescents to Adulthood An education that prepares them for
the rigors of college or a competitive labor market with skills that enable them to earn a family-sustaining wage one day
Avoidance of risky behaviors such as illegal drug use in order to become healthy, well-adjusted adults
Adolescents to Adulthood Strong interpersonal relationships
with friends and family who support their growth and achievements
Strong connections to the community that forge a sense of belonging
The High School Diploma
2 out of 5 urban 9th graders fail to graduate from high school in the same district four years later– 1 in 6 rural 9th graders – 1 in 8 suburban
Graduation Gap
14.7 % of ninth graders in Allegheny County failed to graduate from high school in the same district four years later (2004/05)– 17.8% in Butler County– 17.2% in Washington County– 14% in Westmoreland County
Why is this important?
High school graduates earn three times more than those who did not graduate
College graduates earn six times more Dropouts have higher rates of teen
pregnancy, substance abuse and crime 80% of those incarcerated are dropouts
Why Education Matters
Lifetime earnings are linked to education level. Earnings estimates show the median PA income by educational attainment to be:
(Source: Pennsylvania Workforce Development, 2004 CPS)
$7,800
$25,021
$30,000
$32,182
$62,919
$45,246
$7,800 for less than a high school diploma
$25,021 for high school diploma or GED
$30,000 for some college, no degree
$32,182 for associate’s degree
$45,246 for bachelor’s degree
$62,919 for postgraduate degree
Preparation for college or work
is the same Young people who are preparing for
college or work require a similar foundation.– Same skills– Solid academic skills – especially math and
language arts skills– Appropriate soft skills
Readiness Rate of Grads
Current “Readiness Rate of our high school graduates is distressing --– Statewide, more than 48% of 11th graders are not
proficient in math– Nearly 35% are not proficient in reading
In Allegheny County:– Nearly 41% not proficient in math – More than 29% not proficient in English
Students that do poorly on the PSSA may not be college-ready
High remediation rates for both 2- and 4-year colleges
College Remediation Rates
For entering freshmen, 2000 All students: 28% Public 2-year 42% Public 4-year 20% Private 4-year 12%
(Source: NCES, Remedial Education at Degree-Granting Postsecondary Institutions in Fall 2000)
College “Drift-out” RatesStudents not returning for year 2 4-year colleges: 26% 2-year colleges: 45%(Source: Mortensen, T.; November 1999. Postsecondary Opportunity as
presented by The Education Trust.)
Of high school graduates nationwide entering four-year institutions, just over six in 10 earn a bachelor’s degree within six years.
(Source: National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, 2006)
Why is this important?
In order to compete in a 21st century global economy, Pennsylvania needs a highly-educated and proficient workforce.
By 2010, the U.S. will have a 12 million qualified worker shortage (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
This will make it imperative that all youth have the skills and education to meet this shortage.
Employment Change by Education; 1992-2002
Source: Employment Policy Foundation tabulations of Bureau of Labor Statistics / Census Current Population Survey data; MTC Institute.
Changing Economic Times “High school graduates must be prepared for a 21st
century global economy. Traditional metrics are no longer sufficient indicators of student preparedness. A more meaningful, ambitious high school reform agenda can only be reached when high schools succeed in preparing every student for today’s global challenges by aligning their improvement efforts with results that matter – mastery of core subjects and 21st century skills.” (Source: Ken Kay, president of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills and G. Thomas Houlihan, exec. director of the Council of Chief State School Officers, in Education Week, May 17, 2006.)
New Participants in the World Economy
• China, India and Russia = 3 billion people• 10% highly educated = 300 million people• USA = 300 million people• 25% highly educated = 75 million• Competition for jobs = 375 million people• USA students/adults will face greater
competition in the future than anytime in history
International CompetitionInternational Competition
Craig Barrett, INTEL CEO 2004
NAEP 2005 Math Assessment
12th Graders Scoring “Below Basic”
• 39 percent of all students
• 60 percent of Hispanic students
• 70 percent of African-American students
Losing Our Edge?Losing Our Edge?
NAEP 2002 Reading Assessment
12th Graders Scoring “Below Basic”
• 27 percent of all students
• 40 percent of Hispanic students
• 46 percent of African-American students
Losing Our Edge?Losing Our Edge?
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational
Progress (NAEP)
How do youth in America stack up?
USA falls near middle of the pack in academic literacy scores of 15-year-olds.
Finland, France, Canada, Poland, Australia and Japan all scored better. (PISA, 32 participating countries, 1999)
U.S. Ranked 24th out of 29 OECD Countries in Mathematics
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RB21 Public Policy Agenda
Adequate and equitable education funding strategy
Assure youth, their families and schools have access to comprehensive health and human services
Sixth-grade early detection system and action for struggling students
Improve guidance and career exploration
RB21 Public Policy Agenda
Enhance professional development for teachers
Promote mentoring programs for youth Model statewide curriculum aligned with
academic standards Standardized, statewide graduation
requirement Expand Project 720 and dual-enrollment
RB21 Public Policy Agenda
Expand afterschool and youth development programs
Build state-level capacity (PDE, IUs) to ensure school leadership
Improve the quality and value of career and technical education
Expand alternative education options Pathways to re-engage out-of-school
youth
RB21 Public Policy Agenda
Conduct a marketing campaign to inform parents, students, education professionals and the community at large about 21st century careers and required education
Ensure access to postsecondary education for all youth
RB21 Next Steps
• Continued Research and Analysis• Expand Mobilization • Implement Strategic Communications
Plan• Policymaker Education and Champion
Recruitment
Bill Bartle
Youth Policy Director
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children
717-236-5680
www.papartnerships.org