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High School Graduation Rate Rises in U.S.

Source: Washington Post | Nation | March 19, 2012

High School Majors Help Some States Cut Dropout Rate

More high school students across the country are graduating on time but dropouts continue to be a significant national problem, creating a drag on the economy, according to a report to be issued Monday by a nonprofit group headed by former secretary of state Colin L. Powell.

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High School Majors Help Some States Cut Dropout Rate

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