In this article, we draw on the theoretical and empirical literature to name what appear to be
core dimensions of successful young adult development. We also describe some possible …

School accountability—the process of evaluating school performance on the basis of student
performance measures—is increasingly prevalent around the world. In the United States …

The report draws on a wide array of surveys and administrative datasets to present statistics
on high school dropout and completion rates at the state and national levels. The report …

This paper summarizes recent evidence on what achievement tests measure; how
achievement tests relate to other measures of “cognitive ability” like IQ and grades; the …

Only 150 years ago, the majority of the world's population was largely illiterate. Today, not
only do most people over fifteen have basic reading and writing skills, but 20 percent of the …

It is common knowledge outside of academic journals that motivation, tenacity,
trustworthiness, and perseverance are important traits for success in life. Thomas Edison …

This paper considers alternative policies for promoting skill formation that are targeted to
different stages of the life cycle. We demonstrate the importance of both cognitive and …

This report updates a series of NCES reports on high school dropout and completion rates
that began in 1988. The report includes national and regional population estimates for the …

Background: The transition from high school can be difficult for any youth, but it can be
particularly difficult for youth with disabilities, who may encounter additional challenges to …

This paper applies a unified methodology to multiple data sets to estimate both the levels
and trends in US high school graduation rates. We establish that (a) the true rate is …