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TexasTowelie

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Fri Oct 26, 2018, 04:38 AM Oct 2018

Idaho Makes No Headway Toward '60 Percent Goal'

After seven years, Idaho is making no progress toward its “60 percent goal.”

Only 42 percent of Idaho’s young adults hold a college degree or professional certificate, according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau numbers.

The 2017 numbers mean Idaho’s postsecondary completion rate has been stagnant for three straight years.

The numbers haven’t moved — despite two gubernatorial task forces, more than $133 million in new state spending and an ongoing drive from education, political and business leaders. The state’s leaders want 60 percent of the state’s 25- to 34-year-olds to obtain a degree or certificate. They say high school graduates need to continue their education in order to prepare for a modern job market, and help Idaho compete in a changing economy.

Read more: https://www.idahoednews.org/news/new-numbers-old-problem-idaho-makes-no-headway-toward-60-percent-goal/

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Idaho Makes No Headway Toward '60 Percent Goal' (Original Post) TexasTowelie Oct 2018 OP
They need to start by supporting and 2naSalit Oct 2018 #1

2naSalit

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1. They need to start by supporting and
Fri Oct 26, 2018, 08:51 AM
Oct 2018

updating their grade school system and have some requirements for the home schooled. The majority of students I encountered while in college in ID couldn't spell, use proper grammar or know the difference between to, two and too, for example.

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