Lowering the Droput Rate – Massachusetts Debates Raising School Dropout Age to 18

Massachusetts is the latest state to consider raising the dropout age for students to 18 in an effort to improve graduation rates.

A bill, sponsored by Democratic state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, would also standardize use of an early warning system that would alert school administrators when a student might be at risk for dropping out. The state would also provide funding for schools to establish graduation coaches, following in Georgia’s footsteps.

By Adrienne Lu, Staff Writer

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