successful kids = strong community
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Successful Kids = Strong CommunitiesSharon Morris, Co State Library
Sparking ConnectionsALD Staff Development Day
October 10, 2011
10 of 24 at reading level or above
14 struggle with reading
8 of 24 at reading level or above
Colorado 8th Graders:
16 of 24 (2/3) test below
reading level
# of 24 students to graduate in four years?
18
6
Colorado drop out rate for 2009, 27.7%.
1 in 4 students drop out of high school
5 community college – 2 will need remedial help as freshmen
4 to four-year college or university – 1 will need remedial help
$1 Billion Annually
College
Of 24 original students, an average of five will graduate from college in 4-5 year time frame.
They will make over $1 million dollars more than the high school graduate over a forty year period.
Dropping Out – A closer look
15% less likely to be employedEarn 30% less that those with diploma/GED
Less healthyDie at younger age
Higher risk of entanglement with criminal justice system
More likely to have children at a younger age
Dropping Out – Cost to society15% less likely to be employedEarn 30% less that those with diploma/GEDWill not contribute as many taxes as othersMore likely to need social welfare assistance
Less healthyDie at younger ageNeed more health resources; not as likely to have health insurance – Medicaid costs
Higher risk of entanglement with criminal justice systemCost of corrections for inmates costs millions
More likely to have children at a younger ageCreates a cycle of poverty and low education among children (unless there is intervention by them or externally)
NationallyIf we cut the dropout rate in half…
we could gain back $45 billion annually.