State graduation rates increase and families save millions with high school college credit classes
Graduation rates in Colorado hit a new high during a ten-year span. The state graduation rate increased 9.5% since 2010, according to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
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DENVERâ Graduation rates in Colorado hit a new high during a ten-year span. The state graduation rate increased 9.5% since 2010, according to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
The latest report also shows a growing trend in college credit enrollment while in high school.
High school programs like Concurrent Enrollment are paving the way for higher education and saving families thousands of dollars. The program allows high school students to earn college credits by taking college-level classes.
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Despite the pandemic shutting school buildings last spring and hampering graduation celebrations, Colorado did not see a dip in graduation rates in 2020.
Statewide, racial gaps in graduation rates also continued to close slightly as students of color made larger gains than white students last year. The same was true for students from low-income households.
“We know how tough the spring was for our seniors, with many not able to attend their proms or graduation ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Colorado Education Commissioner Katy Anthes in a released statement. “But we are so proud of the students, their parents, and the teachers who helped them finish the year strong. History will look back at this generation of children and marvel at their perseverance and dedication. A rising graduation rate and a falling dropout rate are wonderful accomplishments, especially during these tough times.”
Woman wanted on drug charge arrested in Jones County Sandy Tucker was wanted for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. (Source: Jones County Sheriff s Department) By WDAM Staff | January 5, 2021 at 4:35 PM CST - Updated January 5 at 4:35 PM
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Jones County Sheriff’s Office captured a woman wanted on a drug charge Tuesday.
Sandy Tucker, 34, was arrested on Ira G. Odom Road in the Johnson community after tips from the public led to her location.
Tucker was wanted for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
“We thank the public for the tips and leads that led to Sandy Tucker’s capture,” JCSD Narcotics Division Sgt. Jake Driskell said in a news release. “We are relentless in our pursuit of those who are involved with illegal drugs in Jones County. Just know that our narcotics agents are always on the lookout for those dealing and using illegal narcotics here.”
Goodison Park, a Greyhound Stadium and Walton Hall Park
Everton and the Rise, Fall and Revival of Women’s Football
This December marks a centenary of one of the most significant football matches played at Goodison Park – but it did not involve Everton FC.
The participants were Preston’s Dick, Kerr Ladies FC and their St. Helens counterparts. The festive season match, in front of a record crowd for a women’s match, suggested that the women’s game was on the way to establishing itself as a mainstream spectator sport. 15 years later Dick, Kerr Ladies - rebadged as Preston Ladies - were back in the city, but were consigned to playing in a greyhound stadium. In spite of the presence of Dixie Dean, the crowd size was only a fraction of the one present at Goodison in 1920. How did this come to pass?