Did You Know? 4.0

Did You Know? 4.0

REASON TO STAY IN SCHOOL

http://awurl.com/S1LAVQqPa#first_awesome_highlight
http://www.census.gov/schools/census_for_teens/educational_attainment.html
http://tinyurl.com/ykgo5ay

HOW MUCH IS A DEGREE WORTH

Here’s a quote:

“How much is a bachelor’s degree worth? More than $25,000 a year, according to a March 2007 report from the U.S. Census Bureau. Adults aged 18 and older with a bachelor’s degree earned an average of $54,689 in 2005, while high school graduates earned $29,448. A two-year associate’s degree brings an average annual premium of $8,500 over a high school diploma.”

Stats for Class

http://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2009/african_american_history/

STAY IN SCHOOL

Do not DROP OUT

Science Daily has just reported on a study that says if you drop out of high school, you’ll have 5.1 fewer years of “perfect health.”

Of course, teenagers aren’t particularly known for examining long-term consequences of their actions, but this might one more piece of information to share with students along with teaching about the economic impact of dropping-out (see “How Much Is A College Degree Worth?”).

Thanks to Inside School Research for the tip.

STAY IN School!