A recent state evaluation finds Washington's Ninth Grade Success initiative, which pairs staff with freshmen struggling with grades, truancy or behavior, is working, though its funding is not guaranteed. Washington State Standard
Washington State StandardWashington 9th graders perform better with new program, but funding isn’t guaranteed • Washington State StandardSchools that participate typically see a 6 percentage point boost in freshman students passing their classes, according to the evaluation.
Should programs with evidence like this be protected in the state budget?
