How to Graduate Low-Income Students
Graduating low-income students it not easy. It requires more work and supports than what it takes to get wealthier students through, but it’s not impossible.
And it’s not rocket science. There are clear and proven solutions that won’t break the bank. But in order for these to work, you have to pair them with the right institutional culture.
Kevin’s excellent earlier post about the “don’t suck” theory of improving graduation rates hits on the need for minimum standards of organizational competency. That’s definitely true–much like the old “broken windows” theory of fighting crime, dirty classrooms, long lines at the financial aid office, and other small things are