High School is Not Enough
ALL Idahoans need an education that prepares them for college or 21st century careers. Unfortunately, we’re falling behind in educational attainment which directly impacts our ability to earn a living, compete in the global marketplace and retain young leaders. Our political and economic standing in the world is being jeopardized, which may affect the very freedoms we’ve come to expect and take for granted.
The J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation’s High School Is Not Enough outcomes are:
- More Idahoans graduating prepared for college or a career.
- More Idahoans participating and completing a postsecondary option (degree, certification, apprenticeship, training, etc).
FACTS
- Idaho ranks 43rd nationally for students who progress from 9th grade all the way through college (NCHEMS).
- Idaho got the following marginal grades from the latest Measuring Up 2008 Idaho Report:
- Preparation = C
- Participation = D
- Completion = C
- The USA is now the only industrialized country where young people are LESS likely than their parents to earn a diploma. (Education Trust)
RESOURCES
- Know How 2 GoIDAHO has resources to help middle and high school students and those who mentor them.
- The Career One Stop is a national clearinghouse filled with practical tools, resources, salary information and so much more – a great place to start if you need to know how to go on.
- Go On Idaho is an initiative of the J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation focused on helping high school students go on.
- Professional Technical Education for adult learners is hosted by the Idaho Professional Technical Education division. Find information about GED, adult basic education, veterans education and more.
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