1992-2011, Texas student achievement in reading

and math (NAEP).

4th Grade Math (black) – up 3 grade levels 4th Grade Math (Hispanic) – up 2.5 grade levels

8th Grade Math (black) – up 3.5 grade levels 8th Grade Math (Hispanic) – up 3.5 grade levels

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Source: National Assessment of Education Progress

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Why Orient Accountability Around College/Career Readiness?

•51% of students entering community colleges require remediation (Source: Texas Almanac)

•80% of Texas students who require remediation had a GPA of a ‘B’ or higher (Source: THECB)

•Only 20% of Texas students are earning any sort of postsecondary credential within six years of expected high school graduation (Source: Houston Endowment).

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Class 2000

Class 2011

Source: TEA 2000-2011

100%+ Increase in RHSP/DAP Completion, Despite 4x4

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More Flexibility With 4x4

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Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Statistics and Risk ManagementEngineering Math

Engineering Design and Problem Solving;Anatomy & PhysiologyScientific Research & DesignMedical Microbiology;Pathophysiology;Advanced Animal Science;Advanced Biotechnology;Advanced Plant and Soil Science;Food Science;Forensic SciencePrinciples of Technology

Principles of Floral Design

17 CTE Courses Substitute for Math, Science and Fine

Arts

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Percent Enrolled in CTE Increases 17%

Source: AEIS, 2000-2011

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Texas Graduation Rates Improve from 79% - 86%

Source: AEIS, 2008-2011

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‘Today’s High School Graduate is Ready for

College

PDK/Gallup Poll, 2012

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No Increase in # of Tests Under STAAR

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CenTex Job Openings 10/23/2012

Source: Indeed.com job search aggregator, to include www.workintexas.com

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Houston Job Openings 10/23/2012

Source: Indeed.com

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