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By 2020, 71% of jobs in Kansas will require postsecondary education. This is 6 percentage points above the national average of 65% . Kansas ranks 7 th nationally in postsecondary education intensity for 2020. Georgetown Public Policy Institute.
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By 2020, 71% of jobs in Kansas will require postsecondary education. This is 6 percentage points above the national average of 65%. Kansas ranks 7th nationally in postsecondary education intensity for 2020. Georgetown Public Policy Institute
Nationally, by 2020, 34% of jobs will require a High School Diploma, or less. In Kansas, only 29% of jobs will require a high school diploma or less. Georgetown Public Policy Institute
Standardized Tests The standardized tests my kids take are one gauge on the dashboard, but parents and educators know that tests are not the only indicator. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan
Indicators vs. Evidence Indicators of College Readiness: Things that are measured before a student graduates High School. • Assessment Performance; state, ACT/SAT, other • College credit hours earned, AP/IB • Industry recognized Certifications • Workforce skills; Workkeys, ASVAB, Evidence of College Readiness: Information that is taken after the student has graduated High School. • Postsecondary enrollment; % entering postsecondary • Remediation; % needing remedial courses/programs • Persistence; % completing their first year
Career Technical Education (SB 155) Results *Estimates