EQUITY EXPRESS FAST FACT: Most Say High School Students Need More Rigorous Courses

For today’s children to be successful adults, they’ll need more than just a high school diploma. But all too often, high school students are not assigned to the kinds of rigorous courses that will prepare them college or a career. If it were up to voters nationwide, however, that would all change.

Eighty-six percent of Americans polled believe that all high school students should be pushed to complete a college and career-ready curriculum, according to a new survey by Achieve, Inc. The numbers are comparably high across race, region, and party affiliation. Learn more.