Regional Leadership Institute

September 14, 2011

1 Examine the Data for Education in Georgia

2 Economic Impact of Georgia Non-Graduates

3 Strengthening the Birth to Work Pipeline

4 What Can We Do?

Examine the Data for Education in Georgia

Academic Achievement Milestones

School Readiness

Literacy by 3rd Grade

Numeracy by 8th Grade

High School Graduation

Workforce and/or College Ready

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Georgia High School Graduation Rates

YearHigh School

Graduation RateNumber of High

School Non-Grads

2007 72% 28,883

2008 75% 27,248

Source: The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, State Report Cards.

2008 75% 27,248

2009 79% 23,567

2010 81% 21,803

Total 101,501

Economic Impact ofGeorgia Non-Graduates

Education Pays

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT & EMPLOYMENT

Unemployment Rate Dec 2010Median Wkly Earnings

(& approx. annual)

15% 10% 5% 0% 0 200 600 1000

4.6Bachelor’s Degree $1,139

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Earnings & unemployment for full-time workers age 25 & older, not seasonally

adjusted.

4.6Bachelor’s Degree

& Higher$1,139 ($59,228)

7.9Some college/

Associate Degree$727 ($37,804)

9.8HS Graduates, No

College$633 ($32,916)

15.7Less than a High School Diploma

$438 ($22,776)

Unemployment Rates by Education Level

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, February 2010.

Unemployment Rates by County, Dec. 2010

Source: Georgia Department of Labor; State average = 10.2%

State Service Delivery Regions

Economic Impact of High School Non-Completion

How much could YOUR region benefit from this additional income currently

Region 1 $2.2 billion

Region 2 $1.2 billion

Region 3 $4.2 billion

Region 4 $1.1 billion

Region 5 $1.1 billion

Region 6 $1.0 billion income currently being foregone?

Source: Isley, P. & Hill, J. “Updated Economic Impact of High School Non-Completion in Georgia: 2005 Estimate,” Georgia

Southern University. April 2007. *According to GSU study, totals may not add due to rounding.

Region 6 $1.0 billion

Region 7 $1.1 billion

Region 8 $0.9 billion

Region 9 $0.9 billion

Region 10 $2.0 billion

Region 11 $1.0 billion

Region 12 $1.1 billion

TOTAL $18 billion*

Compounded Impacts of High School Non-Completion

INDIVIDUALS THE COMMUNITY

Lower Lifetime EarningsReduced buying power & tax revenues; less economic growth

Decreased health status; Higher

Source: Levin, H., et al., (2007). The Costs and Benefits of an Excellent Education for All of America’s Children.

Decreased health status; Higher mortality rates; More criminal activity

Higher health care & criminal justice costs

Higher teen pregnancy rates; Single motherhood

Higher public services costs

Less voting; Less volunteeringLow rate of community involvement

Strengthening the Birth to Work Pipeline

Strengthening the Birth to Work Pipeline

KEY ISSUE

#1Early Life Experiences

KEY KEY ISSUE

#2Academic Achievement K-12

KEY ISSUE

#3Transitions to Work or College

Family Income Affects School Readiness

Achievement Gap as Children Enter Kindergarten

Source: National Center for Education Statistics. (2004). Early Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99.

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Disparities in Early Vocabulary Growth

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Families

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Source: Hart, B. and Risley, T. R. (2003). “The Early Catastrophe: The 30 Million Word Gap by Age 3.”

749 words

Welfare

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525 words

Economic Benefits of Early Education:Perry Preschool Study

29%

7%Earn $2,000+

monthly

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Never on

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Source: Schweinhart, L.J., et al. (2005). Lifetime effects: The High/Scope Perry Preschool study through age 40.

15%

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Special

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Economic Benefits of Early Education:Perry Preschool Study

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Graduated HS

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Education

Source: Schweinhart, L.J., et al. (2005). Lifetime effects: The High/Scope Perry Preschool study through age 40.

Strengthening the Birth to Work Pipeline

KEY KEY KEY ISSUE ISSUE ISSUE

#1#1#1Early Life ExperiencesEarly Life ExperiencesEarly Life Experiences

KEY KEY ISSUE

#2Academic Achievement K-12

KEY KEY KEY ISSUE ISSUE ISSUE

#3#3#3Transitions to Work or CollegeTransitions to Work or CollegeTransitions to Work or College

6th Grade Outcomes Can Predict Failure to Graduate High School

Flag in Sixth Grade

Percent with this

flag who…

Attended

≤ 80%

Failed

Math

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Failed

English

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satisfactory

Behavior

Source: Balfanz, R. (2007). Preventing Student Disengagement and Keeping Students on the Graduation Path in Urban

Middle-Grades Schools: Early Identification and Effective Intervetions.

flag who…

Graduated on time 13 13 12 16 24

Did not graduate 83 81 82 80 71

Essential Building Blocks of High Performing States

� Higher Standards

� Rigorous Curriculum

� Clear Accountability System

� Statewide Student Information System

� Leadership Training

3rd Grade Reading Achievement in Georgia:Closing the Gaps

% of Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards

90%

100%

Source: Georgia Department of Education.

70%

80%

90%

2007 2008 2009 2010

All Students Black Hispanic White

8th Grade Math Achievement in Georgia:Closing the Gaps

90%

100%

% of Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education.

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70%

80%

2007 2008 2009 2010

All Students Black Hispanic White

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90%

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High School Graduation Rates in Georgia:Closing the Gaps

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60%

70%

80%

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

All Students Black Hispanic White

Source: Georgia Department of Education.

Strengthening the Birth to Work Pipeline

KEY KEY KEY ISSUE ISSUE ISSUE

#1#1#1Early Life ExperiencesEarly Life ExperiencesEarly Life Experiences

KEY KEY KEY KEY KEY KEY ISSUE ISSUE ISSUE

#2#2#2Academic Achievement KAcademic Achievement KAcademic Achievement K---121212

KEY ISSUE

#3Transitions to Work or College

The Demands of America’s New Economy

12 of the 20 fastest growing occupations require an associate degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 2009.

The number of jobs for workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher will increase from 38 million in 2006 to 43 million by 2016 – a growth rate of nearly 15 percent.

Are They College Ready?

Percent of Georgia High School Graduates Prepared for College Courses

Source: ACT. “The Condition of College & Career Readiness: Class of 2010.”

Remediation Among College Freshmen

Percent of 1st-time Freshmen in Georgia’s Public Colleges & Universities Requiring Learning Support

17.2 17.9 18.719.6 19.5

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Source: University System of Georgia

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What Can We Do?

Improving the Pipeline:Low Birth Weight in 2009

Henry County Georgia

Total # of births 2,608 141,332

GOAL: Reduce the number of low birth weight babies by 10

percent in Henry County.

# of low weight births 235 13,412

low birth weight rate 9.0% 9.5%

RESULT: 23 healthier babies!

Source: Georgia Department of Community Health. Georgia Partnership Calculation.

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8.1%

Improving the Pipeline:High School Graduation in 2010

Henry County Georgia

Total # of Graduates 2,573 91,5612,830

GOAL: Improve the number of graduates by 10 percent in

Henry County.

Graduation Rate 82.3% 80.8%

RESULT: 257 more high school graduates!

Source: Georgia Department of Education. Georgia Partnership Calculation.

90.6%

Aligning Educational Strategies

Random Acts of Improvement

GOALS

Aligned Acts of Improvement

GOALS

How Will You Insulate the Birth to Work Pipeline?

Early Post Work &

ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES

Transportation Health Housing Financial

LEARNING & SOCIAL SUPPORTS

Childcare

Providers

Afterschool

Programs

Academic

SupportsJob

Training

Civic

Opportunities

Early

ChildhoodK – 12 System

Post

Secondary

Work &

Career

Source: The Forum for Youth Investment