Back-to-School

As summer comes to an end, adults and children are heading back to school. In 2017, approximately 50 million students were going to start back up public school. Out of those individuals, 35 million would be in pre-k through 8th grade and 15 million would be in high school. Also in 2017, 20 million students were expected to attend colleges and universities!

Having an education in the United States is incredibly valuable. Did you know that 85% of current jobs and 90% of new jobs require some or more college or post-secondary education? Approximately half of the students who start a four year school will receive a bachelor's degree in at least six years. This is why it is not only important to prepare your child for school early, but to also keep them on the right track for their entire student career.

Helping your student make the right choices for their path can be difficult but its important to instill the value of education in them. About 3 million students graduate from high school each year in the US and these individuals go on to be the future workforce of America. If you do not have a student in your household there are other ways you can have an impact on someone. There are lots of kids that would enjoy an opportunity to be mentored and guided into becoming successful in life too!

No matter what your back-to-school plan is, student-teacher-parent-mentor, get ready! School is no longer out for the summer!

Education Facts:
https://nces.ed.gov
https://www.dosomething.org


Mentoring Info:
https://youth.gov
http://www.bbbs.org