- We live in a time when the nation is searching for a SOLUTION to the dropout crisis, addressing the “school to prison pipeline,” crime, education, health, student wellness, teacher wellness, economy, and wealth building especially for communities of color.
- Imagine if there was a Miracle University in every urban school district to “rescue” every failing incoming 9th grade student and elevate them to a 4 year college or trade school
- We as a society can ensure that every child on their way to dropping out of school has the support, the love, and the accountability that is needed for the child to succeed academically and thrive holistically. The mental wellness and academic success of our youth will improve their chances of pursuing a career, college, and a lifestyle that does not involve crime, violence, or incarceration.
- The implementation of a Miracle University at every urban school district in America, will improve educational outcomes and mental health for our youth, and decrease crime, violence, and incarceration rates in the country.
| Issue | Why It Matters | Who Is At Risk | Solutions | Miracle University |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Million Dropouts In U.S. Every Year Sacramento has 4,000 9th grade students with poor grades, attendance and are 75% likely to dropout | Dropouts Are 8 Times More Likely Than Graduates To Be Incarcerated | 9th Grade Students With Below A 2.0 GPA (D/F) And Poor Attendance Are 75% Likely To Dropout | Effective Instruction Is Most Important Factor At School Affecting Student Achievement | CREATE Model Of Instruction Based On Research/Experience By California State Teacher Of The Year |
| 7000 Kids Dropout Daily | 80% Of Prison Inmates Are Dropouts | 9th Grade Students Of Color with a D/F Average Especially In Urban Schools | Every Child Should Have An Adult Advocate (Gates Foundation) | Handz On Mentors Program Ensuring Every Child Has A Culturally Responsive Mentor On Campus |
| Every 26 Seconds, 1 Child Drops Out | Every dropout costs the state $300,000 in lost wages, health costs. One class of 4,000 dropouts will cost the state $1 billion over a lifetime | 9th Grade Students with a D/F Average and a History Of Behavior Issues | Hands On Project Based Learning, Internship | Hands On Project Based Learning, Internship |
| Dropout Factories Lose Half of 9th Grade Students by 12th Grade | Dropouts’ On Average Live 10 Years Less Than Graduates | 9th Grade Students with a D/F Average Who Will Not Enroll in Charter Schools | Flexible Schedule Based On Student Needs | Flexible Schedule Based On Student Needs |
We cannot wait until 4,000 9th grade “Pushouts” in Sacramento drop out of school and fall into the pipeline from school to crime, incarceration, poverty, homelessness, lower life expectancy, and cost the society billions of dollars in lost wages and health care expenses
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