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November 8, 2016 by frankbritt

High School Graduation Rate Reaches New Peak But More Must Be Done: A $10 billion Dollar Opportunity for the Economy

When President Obama announced recently that America’s high school graduation rate has reached a record new high of 83.2 percent, it was a proud moment for those involved in education policy in Washington. No doubt the celebration was brief though, because the President and his team, as well as members of Congress, know that more must be done.

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Penn Foster CEO & Education Advocate

Frank is CEO of Penn Foster, a leader in career-focused online and blended education. Students, employers and organizations rely on Penn Foster to build the skills and knowledge to power the 21st century workforce. For over 125 years, we have been dedicated to helping people lead more meaningful and productive lives and improving social outcomes through education.

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Creating a national movement to better connect education, career pathways and job creation, while also promoting affordable learning.
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