Journal Article Review: Studies Decry Faulty Graduation Data, Rising Dropout Rates.

Are high school dropouts really as bad as they appear? Reports have suggested that the high school graduation rates are really worse than they appear to the citizens of the United States. "The Education Trust report, released June 23, contends that states in all regions of the country calculate graduation rates in ways that understate dropout problems. The report also criticizes states for setting low targets for improving graduation rates under the federal No Child Left …

…they cant pass a test or they don't see the benefit of continuing their education. Accurately measuring the dropout rates could help us pinpointing the areas in dire need of assistance and it would help us to see how the students are reacting to these laws. References: Richard, Alan. & Viadero, Debra. (July 13, 2005). Studies Decry Faulty Graduation Data, Rising Dropout Rates. Education Week. Retrieved July 16, 2005, http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2005/07/13/42grad.h24.html.