Advocacy PartnersElev8 works with a range of partners to advocate for policies and programs that help young people succeed in school and beyond, including investments in education, healthcare and economic stability for families. Our partners include: Coalition for Community Schools |
On average, students’ GPAs drop a full letter grade between eighth and ninth grades. Students who experience this decline in GPA are by no means doomed to failure, especially if they live in neighborhoods where they can access support services. However, for students who are already struggling and lack access to help (a common scenario in low-income neighborhoods), a decline in grades during this transition makes it even harder to get on track toward graduation.
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