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Goals for Education Challenge to Lead
2003
Louisiana
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Challenge to Lead Goals
1. All children are ready for the first grade.
2. Achievement in the early grades for all groups of students exceeds national averages and performance gaps are closed.
3. Achievement in the middle grades for all groups of students exceeds national averages and performance gaps are closed.
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Challenge to Lead Goals
4. All young adults will have a high school diploma – or, if not, pass the GED test.
5. All recent high school graduates have solid academic preparation and are ready for postsecondary education and a career.
6. Adults who are not high school graduates participate in literacy and job-skills training and further education.
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7. The percentage of adults who earn postsecondary degrees or technical certificates exceeds national averages.
8. Every school has higher student performance and meets state academic standards for all students each year.
9. Every school has leadership that results in improved student performance – and leadership begins with an effective school principal.
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10. Every student is taught by qualified teachers.
11. The quality of colleges and universities is regularly assessed and funding is targeted to quality, efficiency and state needs.
12. The state places a high priority on an education system of schools, colleges and universities that is accountable.
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Transitions• Pre-K to Elementary School• Middle to High School• High School to Postsecondary Education and Workplace
Closing the Gaps
Education Systems
Major Themes
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3 SREB states know the percentage of children ready for school.• Louisiana evaluates kindergarten
readiness.
Louisiana needs to provide more spaces for at-risk children in pre-K programs.• Over 80% of 4-year olds at-risk are in
programs.
TransitionsPre-K to Early Years
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TransitionsPre-K to Early Years
Fourth-GradePercent Basic and Above
on NAEP Reading Standard
Source: NCES, 1999
60% 59% 61%
56%50%
58%
48%
40%46%
1992 1994 1998
SREB
Louisiana
United States
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TransitionsPre-K to Early Years
Fourth-GradePercent Basic and Above
on NAEP Mathematics Standard
Largest Gains in Nation
Source: NCES, 1999
United States Louisiana
1996 2000
62% 67%
44%
57%
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0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Source: Louisiana Department of Education
TransitionsMiddle Grades to High School
Percentage of Students Repeating a Grade 1999 and 2002
19992002
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TransitionsMiddle Grades to High School
Eighth-GradePercent Basic and Above
on NAEP Mathematics Standard
Source: NCES, 1999
56%61%
65%
48% 48%51%
48%
38%37%
1992 1994 1998
SREBLouisiana
United States
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13%
42%
41%
13%26%29%
36%
42%
39%31%
1st Year Algebra or Higher Pre-Algebra
TransitionsMiddle Grades to High School
AlgebraEighth-Grade Students on Track
2000
U.S.
Source: NCES, 2002
SREB
Highest SREB State
Lowest SREB StateLA
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TransitionsHigh School to College and Career
Percent Completing ACT’s Recommended Core Curriculum
45%49%
58%62%
U.S. SREB U.S. LA
1990 2002
Source: ACT, 2002
LA SREB
62%71%
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TransitionsHigh School to College and Career
United States
SREB States
Average Composite
ACT Scores
1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002
Source: ACT, 2002
Louisiana
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19.217.0
21.8 20.5
Less than Core Core or More
TransitionsHigh School to College and Career
ACT Scores of Students Taking Core Curriculum 2002
Source: College Board
SREBUnited States Louisiana
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TransitionsHigh School to College and Career
High School Diploma or GED 18 to 24 year-olds
2000
U.S.
High SREB StateSREB
86%
91%
85%
Low SREB State
79%
Source: NCES, 2000
LA
82%
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1989-90 1998-99
Closing the GapsAchievement
White
BlackHispanic
Eighth-Grade Percent Basic and Above
on NAEP Mathematics StandardLouisiana
19961992 2000
Source: NCES, 2001
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Closing the GapsAchievement
Fourth-Grade Percent Basic and Above
on NAEP Mathematics Standard2000
58%
Central City
Source: NCES, 2002
Urban Fringe Rural
52%
72%
61%69%
58%
U.S. LA U.S. LA U.S. LA
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Closing the GapsAchievement
Eighth-Grade Percent Basic and Above
on NAEP Mathematics Standard2000
53%
Source: NCES, 2002
38%
70%
58%
68%
50%
U.S. LA U.S. LA U.S. LA
Central City Urban Fringe Rural
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Closing the GapsAchievement
Source: NCES, 2002
55-55 HSTW Schools Meeting Performance Goals and
All HSTW Schools
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Closing the GapsSchool by School
Louisiana Accountability Performance Results2001
Schools:
• Academic Excellence = less than 1%
• Academic Distinction = 1%
• Academic Achievement = 15%
• Academically Above State Average = 33% • Academically Below State Average = 48%
• Academically Unacceptable = 3%
Source: Louisiana Department of Education
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Closing the GapsSchool by School
Louisiana Accountability Performance Results2001
Source: Louisiana Department of Education
Districts:
• Summer school effectiveness
• Reduction of failure rates
• Progress toward school targets
• Percentage of certified teachers in low-performing schools
• Percentage of certified teachers overall
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Closing the GapsCollege Attendance
College Enrollment Rates 18-24 Years-Old
1999
LA
Source: U.S. Census and NCES
SREBU.S.
28%29%32%
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1994 1999
Closing the GapsCollege Attendance
Women and Minority Students Account for Bulk of Enrollment Growth in Louisiana (Percent of Total Enrollment)
Source: U.S. Census and NCES
Women Black Hispanic
57% 58%
26%29%
2.4% 2.5%
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Closing the GapsCollege Attendance
U.S. SREB SREBU.S.
Six-year Graduation Rates for First-time Freshmen at Public Four-Year Colleges
1995 to 2001
63%
32%
34%
High SREB State
Low SREB State
Louisiana
Source: SREB-State Data Exchange
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Closing the GapsCollege Attendance
Adults With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 2000
Source: U.S. Census, 2001
26%23% 23%
U.S. SREB LA
High SREB State
Low SREB State
32%
15%
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Closing the GapsCollege and University Quality
Passing Rates on Licensing Examinations for Registered Nurses
(First-time Candidates ) 2000
Source: National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 2001
Associate’s Programs Bachelor’s Programs
84% 85%90%
84% 86%90%
U.S. SREB LA U.S. SREB LA
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Indicators
Compile data on teachers
Preparation in content and teachingskills
Licensure focuses on performance
Professional development for improved student achievement
State and local policies focus on a quality teacher in every classroom
Little or No Progress Some Progress Substantial progress
Closing the GapsQuality Teachers
Source: SREB
Rating
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Closing the GapsQuality Teachers and Faculty
Salaries and Incentives Go Beyond Averages
Marketplace Competition
Aimed to State Needs / Quality Undergraduate Education
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Closing the GapsQuality Principals
Little or no progress Some progress Substantial progress
Indicators
Tapping new leaders
Curriculum and instruction standards for preparation redesign
Practice-based preparation programs
Professional licensure based on improved schools and classroom performance
Alternative certification for principals
State leadership academies servelow-performing schools
Source: SREB Leadership Initiative
Rating
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Education Systems
Louisiana Leaders on Right Track
Alignment• Roles and standards for schools, 2-year and 4-year
colleges
Smooth Transitions• School to college and workplace• 2-year to 4-year colleges and universities
Reports• School Report Cards• College to School Feedback• Postsecondary Indicators
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Education SystemsResources and Results
Source: SREB-State Data Exchange and NCES
Increase in State and Local Funds 1989 to 1999
(dollars in thousands)
58%
163%
67%
($175,299)
($32,813)
($1,662,185)
Four-Year Colleges Two-Year Colleges K-12
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Education SystemsResources and Results
Source: SREB-State Data Exchange and NCES
Increase in State and Local Funds Per Student 1989 to 1999
(29%)
(16%)
(75%)
$812
$408
$2,514
Four-Year Colleges Two-Year Colleges K-12
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$- 708
Education SystemsResources and Results
Source: SREB-State Data Exchange and NCES
Change in State and Local Funds Per Student Adjusted for Inflation
1989 to 1999
(-10%)
(-19%)
(26%)
$- 422
$1,211
Four-Year Colleges Two-Year Colleges
K-12
Note: HEPI = 1.44 and SPI = 1.41
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Goals for Education Challenge to Lead
2003
Louisiana