An extra $437 spent on every child boosts high school graduation rates, finds a new study. Here’s how

Dec 8, 2023

Higher public spending on education and support for vulnerable households boosts graduation rates, a study by Michigan State University has found. Image: Unsplash/Aaron Burden

Victoria Masterson

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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