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The Goodwill Excel Center in Austin, TX.

Goodwill Helps 43-Year-Old Finally Get Her High School Diploma

5:21pm May 25, 2017

by Kate McGee

Most American adults have finished high school. For those who haven't, wages are rock bottom and the unemployment rate is more than 7 percent. That's why Goodwill opened a charter school for adults.

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Howard University graduates celebrate at commencement in May 2016.

HBCUs Graduate More Poor Black Students Than White Colleges

5:08am March 01, 2017

by Nick Chiles

Roughly half of HBCUs have a freshman class where three-quarters of the students are from low-income backgrounds, while just 1 percent of non-HBCUs serve as high a percentage of low-income students.

Georgia State says it has saved students $12 million in tuition because they're graduating faster, thanks to its new high-tech advising system.

School Graduation Rates Are Deceiving. Here Are 7 Things That Would Help

1:44pm January 12, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

High school graduation rates are improving, but an investigation into the numbers shows some of that is due to quick fixes. Policy experts respond with their suggestions for real progress.

The New Mexico True campaign by the state's tourism department showcases activities and landmarks in New Mexico.

New Mexico's Truth: Stunning Vistas And Child Poverty?

12:40pm April 04, 2016

by Megan Kamerick

"New Mexico True" is the state's tourism campaign, but an advocacy group created "New Mexico Truth" as a parody to highlight a reality in the state: high child poverty and low graduation rates.

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Guess Which State Has The Best High School Graduation Rate?

6:57pm June 09, 2015

by Cory Turner

The national graduation rate has hit a remarkable 81 percent. Why the steep rise in recent years? Exhibit A: Iowa.

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