National high school graduation rates at public schools are expected to decline for the first time in a decade as a result of the pandemic's impact on education
Graduating seniors of the class of 2020 wait to go up on stage while maintaining social distance in Jefferson Township, PA.High school graduation rates are expected to fall at US public schools this year, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Students, educators, and health professionals cite difficulties with remote learning, social isolation, and mental health. High school graduation rates are expected to decline this year as a result of the pandemic's impact on education and teenage mental health. . While 2020-2021 data is not yet available, early projections indicate a coming percentage drop, with students and educators citing the challenges of remote learning and social isolation. , high school seniors had the lowest percentage of assignment completion across grade levels, noting factors like difficulty focusing, trouble with at-home learning, and inability to process information.
The expected decline despite amid state-level policies created in response to the pandemic, including waiving requisite standardized testing and permitting students to repeat their senior year if necessary.
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