This paper reviews the literature on best practices to engage parents in order to equip them to support their children's higher education aspirations. Parents from low socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds, in common with other parents, report that they want "the best" for their children's future. Getting a good education is a part of…

Since 2002, the Center on Education Policy (CEP) has been studying state high school exit examinations--tests that students must pass to receive a high school diploma. Each year, a national report has been published with findings about the 26 states that have or will soon implement exit exams. In addition, occasional reports have been published…

This survey determined the proportion of Arizona high school 1989 graduates who continued their educations, became employed, enlisted in the military, or chose another alternative. Of the 5,000 graduates originally selected, 1,380 graduates from 64 high schools responded to a mailed survey. Females, whites, and students with a high grade point…

This survey determined the proportion of Arizona high school graduates who continued their educations, became employed, enlisted in the military, or chose another alternative. Surveys mailed to 5,288 graduates of Arizona public schools were completed and returned by 1,347. Female and white students were more likely to respond. At graduation, 86…