college persistence
Some Charters Help Alumni Stick with College
Education Week
Jenny Nagaoka, Deputy Director of the Consortium, is quoted on this piece about what schools can do to support their students, not only in getting to college, but getting through it as well.
You Won't Believe This High School Valedictorian's GPA
TakePart
As more research suggests GPA is a strong indicator of college success, an article cites the Urban Education Lab's study showing targeted tutoring and mentoring's benefits for at-risk youth.
University of Chicago Charter School celebrates seniors accepted to college
FOX Chicago
A feature on the UChicago Charter School highlights the school's college culture—UChicago Charter is top-10 citywide for the percent of graduates who enroll and persist in college.