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H.S. Dropouts Strongly Affected by Poor Early Reading Skills, Study Says

Posted on April 26, 2011 by meritsoftware

Students who struggled with reading in early elementary school grew up to comprise 88 percent of those who did not receive a high school diploma, according to a new study. This new report highlights the need for effective strategies to … Continue reading →

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More College Prep Help Needed for U.S. Students

Posted on August 26, 2009 by meritsoftware

According to a new study published by ACT, Inc. the percentage of U.S. high school graduates ready to earn at least a “C” or higher in first-year college courses was only 23 percent in 2009

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