2.3: Objective 2.3
Improve the performance of all high school students Other Information:
The demands of a competitive economy and flexible workplace require every American youth to acquire solid academic preparation
for an effective transition from high school to postsecondary education and then to the workplace. Today’s youth need strong
academic skills in written and oral communication, mathematics and science, problem solving and teamwork. Yet the National
Assessment of Educational Progress shows 12th grade achievement declining at the same time that the national dropout rate
is increasing. We must do better. American high schools must be held accountable for raising the academic achievement of all
students. At the same time, our education system should offer customized learning opportunities to adolescents, tapping into
community colleges, education technology, and other nontraditional sources to boost learning and career preparation for students.
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