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West Georiga Spring 2014 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 School Readiness Percent of Children with School Readiness Skills NAEP 4th Grade Reading Percent At or Above Proficient 39% 37% 37% 35% 35% 35% 33% 34% 33% 31% 32% 31% 20th State 32% U.S. 30% 29% 27% 34% Georgia 28% 28% 26% 25% 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 NAEP 8th Grade Math Percent At or Above Proficient 40% 38% 36% 36% 31% 34% 20th State 31% 28% 29% 29% 25% 24% 23% 20% 2005 2007 2009 2011 U.S. Georgia 27% 26% 22% 34% 33% 30% 28% 37% 35% 34% 32% 37% 2013 Georgia High School Graduation Rates Year State High School Graduation Rate Statewide Number of High School Non-Grads 2011 67.5% 21,844 2012 69.7% 22,155 2013 71.5% 21,401 Total 65,400 Source: The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, State Report Cards. Economic Impact of Georgia Non-Graduates Education Pays EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT & EMPLOYMENT Unemployment Rate* 15% 10% 5% Median Wkly Earnings** (& approx. annual) August 2013 0% 0 200 600 3.5 Bachelor’s Degree & Higher $1,189 6.1 Some college/ Associate Degree $741 ($38,523) 7.6 HS Graduates, No College $651 ($33,852) Less than a High School Diploma $457 ($23,764) 11.3 1000 ($61,828) Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Table A-4. Employment status of the civilian population 25 years and over by educational attainment. **U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Table 5. Quartiles of usual weekly earnings of full-time wage and salary workers. High School Graduation Rates by County, 2012 Unemployment Rate by County, May 2013 Compounded Impacts of High School Non-Completion INDIVIDUALS THE COMMUNITY Lower Lifetime Earnings Reduced buying power & tax revenues; less economic growth 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 volunteering Low rate of community involvement Source: Levin, H., et al., (2007). The Costs and Benefits of an Excellent Education for All of America’s Children. Strengthening the Birth to Work Pipeline Strengthening the Birth to Work Pipeline KEY ISSUE #1 Early Life Experiences KEY ISSUE #2 Academic Achievement K-12 KEY ISSUE #3 Transitions to Work or College Disparities in Early Vocabulary Growth Professional Families 1,116 words 1200 Vocabulary Size 1000 Working Class Families 749 words 800 600 Welfare Families 525 words 400 200 0 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 Age of child in months Source: Hart, B. and Risley, T. R. (2003). “The Early Catastrophe: The 30 Million Word Gap by Age 3.” 36 Economic Benefits of Early Education: Perry Preschool Study No-Program group Program group 7% Earn $2,000+ monthly 29% 45% Graduated HS on time 66% 20% Never on welfare as adult 41% 0% 20% 40% 60% Source: Schweinhart, L.J., et al. (2005). Lifetime effects: The High/Scope Perry Preschool study through age 40. 80% Achievement Gap as Children Enter Kindergarten Essential Building Blocks of High Performing States Higher Standards Rigorous Curriculum Clear Accountability System Statewide Student Information System Leadership Training Important! Standards are the “What” Standards are the overall goal we hope our children achieve. Curriculum is the “How” Curriculum is the individual teaching methodology used in the classroom. Why Do We Need Common Standards? Rigor Ready for life’s next steps Clarity Teachers, parents, and students have same expectations Consistency In content In levels of rigor Across state lines Collaboration Sharing of best practices Sharing of materials For additional information, visit Better Standards for a Better Georgia http://betterstandards4georgia.com The Changing Face of Georgia 2001-2010: Percent Population Increase Hispanic 49% Asian 45% Living in poverty 38% African-American 20% All 16% White 8% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 4-Year Graduation Rate, 2011 Georgia All 68% Asian 79% White 76% African-American 60% Hispanic 58% Low-Income 59% English Language Learners 32% 100 Georgia Ninth Graders * Data provided by the Technical College System of Georgia . Based on 2008 graduation data Georgia Needs: The Economic Development Pipeline 60% of jobs in 2020 will require some higher education 42% of Georgian’s currently have a postsecondary degree 250,000 new post-secondary graduates by 2020 HS Graduates and Economic Development • With an additional 30,000 HS graduates: – $242 million increased earnings – $191 million increased spending • This additional spending would support: – $350 million increase in state gross product – $18 million increase in state tax revenue Source: Alliance for Excellent Education. “The Economic Benefits of Helping High School Dropouts.” December 2012. Predicted Workforce Gap Georgia’s Young Workforce with a Certificate or College Degree 60% Complete College Georgia 250,000 additional graduates 42% 43% Current Path 2012 Source: Complete College Georgia,: Georgia’s Higher Education Completion Plan 2012 2020 Georgia’s Future Workforce 1. Increasing demand for highly skilled labor force + 2. Changing demographics + 3. Increasing academic rigor and expectations = Perfect Storm? Trifecta of Opportunity? What can we do? Profile of Child Wellbeing and Academic Achievement 80 70 60 50 Carroll County Haralson County Heard County Georgia 40 30 20 10 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Teen Birth Rates Per 1,000 80 70 60 50 Carroll County Haralson County Heard County Georgia 40 30 20 10 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 * Data provided by Georgia Kids Count, Georgia Family Connection Partnership, http://www.gafcp.org Percent Children Living in Poverty 40% 35% 30% 25% Carroll County Haralson County Heard County Georgia 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 * Data provided by Georgia Kids Count, Georgia Family Connection Partnership, http://www.gafcp.org Percent Teens Not Working or in School 25% 20% 15% Carroll County Haralson County Heard County Georgia 10% 5% 0% 2005 2009 2006 2010 2007 2011 2008 2012 * Data provided by Georgia Kids Count, Georgia Family Connection Partnership, http://www.gafcp.org Percent 3rd Grade Reading, Meets/ Exceeds 100% 95% Carroll County Haralson County Heard County Georgia Bremen City Carrollton City 90% 85% 80% 2009 2010 * Georgia Department of Education 2011 2012 2013 Percent 8th Grade Math, Meets/ Exceeds 100% 95% Carroll County Haralson County Heard County Georgia Bremen City Carrollton City 90% 85% 80% 75% 70% 2009 2010 2011 * Data provided by the Georgia Department of Education 2012 2013 Profile of Achievement– High School Graduation 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% * Data provided by the Georgia Department of Education 2011 2012 2013 How Will You Insulate the Birth to Work Pipeline? ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES Transportation Early Childhood Childcare Providers Health Housing K – 12 System Afterschool Civic Programs Opportunities Financial Post Secondary Academic Supports LEARNING & SOCIAL SUPPORTS Source: The Forum for Youth Investment Work & Career Job Training Help Insulate the Pipeline Read to children every day Early Childhood Quality Rated: Encourage participation of your early learning centers Pay for Advanced Placement exams K – 12 System Leverage partnerships with business and postsecondary Build a cadre of effective teachers and leaders Provide internships/ apprenticeships Post Secondary Be involved as a community volunteer in Georgia Apply to College Increase the number of post-secondary graduates Aligning Educational Strategies Random Acts of Improvement GOALS Aligned Acts of Improvement GOALS Connect with us Twitter: @GAPartnership Facebook: Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Instagram: @GAPARTNERSHIP LinkedIn: Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Website: www.gpee.org