How does Washington State compare to other states regarding high school graduation? The following information comes from a report at NPR. Take a read and let me know what you think. What can we do better? GRADUATION RATES IN WASHINGTON NATIONAL RANK (2013) PERCENTAGE POINT CHANGE (2011-2013) 2011 2012 2013 40th 0 76% 77% 76% WHAT DIPLOMAS DOES WASHINGTON OFFER? Washington offers one type of diploma. Twenty-one states offer more than one.2 Different diplomas have varying credit requirements — so high-achieving students can earn more rigorous diplomas and underperforming students can graduate without reaching normal academic … [Read more...]