The Every Student Counts Act (ESCA) creates a graduation rate calculation that is consistent across states, requires reporting of subgroup graduation rates, sets meaningful graduation rate goals and targets, and removes incentives for schools to push out low-performing and at-risk students.
The Every Student Counts Act (ESCA) creates a graduation rate calculation that is consistent across states, requires reporting of subgroup graduation rates, sets meaningful graduation rate goals and targets, and removes incentives for schools to push out low-performing and at-risk students.
About the Every Student Counts Act:
- To learn more about the Senate version of Every Student Counts Act, read the bill summary.
- For answers on Frequently Asked Questions about the Every Student Counts Act, read the Every Student Counts Act: Q & A.
From the sponsors of the Every Student Counts Act:
- Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman Bobby Scott's joint press release.
Support for the Every Student Counts Act: Since being introduced in the 111th Congress on March 17, 2009, the Every Student Counts Act has garnered support from members of the education community.
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Nearly thirty organizations, including the Alliance for Excellent Education, National Association of State Boards of Education, National Education Association, National Parent Teacher Association, Public Education Network, United Way of America, and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Joel Klein signed on to joint letters in support of the Every Student Counts Act.
Letter to Senator Tom Harkin
Letter to Congressman Bobby Scott