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INDICATORS OF EQUITY RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Pages 29-32

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From page 29...
... And research consistently shows that differences in educational attainment Educational are related to race/ethnicity and gender, with substantial implications for dispariEquity. ties later in life.
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From page 30...
... These disparities are problematic because high school graduation paves the way to a multitude of positive life outcomes, including the increased likelihood of attending college. Examples of Data Some Considerations What to Measure What Data to Use Collection Instruments and Challenges Group differences in Administrative data No data collection on-time graduation*
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From page 31...
... Examples of Data Some Considerations What to Measure What Data to Use Collection Instruments and Challenges Group differences in Administrative data that No data collection instru- Developing methods for enrollment in college, track students beyond ments needed: indicator tracking different types of entry into the workforce, high school can be based on calcula- postsecondary pathways or enlistment in the tions of existing data military* Data on collegiate enroll- Identifying college ment and degree infor- enrollment levels that are mation from the National relevant to equity Student Clearinghouse (requires a subscription)
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From page 32...
... meet Texas Success Advanced Coursework measures the per- Initiative benchmarks in reading or math; (2) centage of students in grades 11-12 who satisfy relevant performance standards on AP successfully complete dual enrollment, (or similar)
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  • academic achievement

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  • life outcomes
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