Daily Archives: June 9, 2011

High School Graduation Rates Climb

June 09, 2011   Brianna Bucci   No comments

A recent analysis from the Editorial Projects in Education Research Center shows that the national high school graduation rate in 2008 was at 71.7 percent, this being the most recent year available. This data shows that this is the highest America’s graduation rate has been since the 1980′s.

While it is great to see the graduation rate climbing, it is still a wonder why 28.3 percent of high school students are still dropping out. With the No Child Left Behind Act put into effect, it is difficult for students to fail out of school. The opportunities are there for students to achieve greater things, yet many still fall between the cracks. The EPE Research Center estimated that about 1.2 million member’s of graduating classes this year will not receive diplomas. This means that once every 27 seconds a member of the class of 2011 will dropout of high school.

On the up side, the majority of American students are graduating with high school diplomas. It is better to see an improvement, than a decline in graduates. With the hopes that high school graduation rates continue to climb, America can rest easy knowing our future just might become a little brighter.

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Obama Sticking to Plan Despite Slowed Job Creation

June 09, 2011   Fouad Egbaria   2 Comments

According to White House officials, President Obama has made no indication that he is wavering regarding his vision for the American economy. Despite job growth that has tapered off considerably, veering far south of previous expectations, Obama remains confident. According to the Obama White House, the economy is “in a much better place” than it was when Obama first entered the Oval Office. According to Communications Director Jen Psaki, the administration needs time to see the fruits of their legislation on education, clean energy, and research and development. The Obama administration acknowledges that the economy is the number one issue for the American people, but it will take time to see the improvement that everyone wants to see.

Obama cited success in saving the auto industry as a data point for the efficacy of his economic vision. However, many Americans are still decidedly unhappy with the President’s handling of the economic situation. If further improvements are not made between now and election time, the incumbent could be in some trouble. The Obama administration continues to ask for patience, but it is unclear whether that patience extends past 2012.

 

Contains information from CNN.

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Top Economic Advisor Leaves White House

June 09, 2011   Fouad Egbaria   1 Comment

President Obama will be losing an important spokesman on the front lines of the economic struggle. Dr. Austan Goolsbee, the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers for the President since the beginning of his term, has decided to return to academia, teaching at the University of Chicago. In a statement in which Goolsbee praised Obama’s handling of the various crises that have beset the economy, he proudly stated:

 

“I believe that his judgment, his courage in confronting the worst economic crisis of our lifetimes, and his commitment to the American people have made a tremendous difference for the nation.”

 

Goolsbee’s departure is a significant symbolic loss from a PR perspective for the Obama administration, as Goolsbee often appeared before the media to face many of the tougher questions about the economy. Goolsbee, a “close friend” and “trusted adviser” in the words of President Obama, will leave an important vacuum at the aforementioned position as well as his role with the Economic Advisory Board.

 

Contains information from CNN.

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