the need for change in urban education issues
To introduce urban students to positive and caring adults who can ensure they don’t have to navigate life’s toughest challenges alone.
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EDUCATION FAILURE
Some target New England cities have a graduation rate as low as 71.7%. In our pilot school, the graduation rate is as low as 58.1%.
JOB MARKET
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the unemployment rate of high school dropouts is 47% higher than graduates.
ECONOMIC EFFECT
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics states that getting students to complete high school raises their average income by $9,400 a year. High school dropouts, on the other hand, earn an average of $375,000 less than a high school graduate, and $1,000,000 less than a college graduate over a lifetime.
The cost to taxpayers for every person who does not complete high school is $1,400,000 over the course of his or her lifetime.
FAMILY DISINTEGRATION
Male and female students with low academic achievement are twice as likely to become parents by their senior year of high school, compared to students with high academic achievement.
INCARCERATION
High School dropouts commit about 75% of the crimes in the US and constitute 70% of the prison population in our state. Incarceration is the fourth largest expense item in the Massachusetts budget.
imagine if no one
showed you they cared.
“About 10 years ago, we took some businesspeople down to tour the Canyon City Prison System. It was a big deal – covered by NBC Nightly News. On national TV, the prison warden said, ‘We are the fastest growing industry in America. And, you can put us out of business if you solve one problem.’ He said, ‘I will give you a hint. It is not the drug problem, or the gang problem, or the education problem, or the socio-economic problem. It is a relationship problem… We profile every prisoner who comes into our front door… And, virtually all say, ‘I would not be here if somebody really cared about me when I was younger.’”
JAY CLEARY
ELEVATE USA BOARD MEMBER
Challenges urban Youth Face
Urban youth in Lowell and Lawrence, MA, encounter numerous barriers to success—from poverty and violence to unemployment and identity struggles. At Elevate New England, we provide the mentorship and support they need to overcome these challenges and thrive.
Explore the key issues:
- Poverty & Education
- Need for Role Models
- Exposure to Violence
- Parental Education Gaps
- Youth Unemployment
- Homelessness
- Identity Struggles
- Gang Prevention
No one gets there alone. Stand with us as we help build a brighter future for New England’s youth.