Exploring the benchmarks
What does the research say?
Mothers receiving adequate prenatal care have an increased likelihood of being prepared for their child’s developmental journey that includes language acquisition and the ability to do mathematics.
Meeting academic benchmarks in reading by the third grade is an important predictor of future success in school.
Current and future career pathways require higher levels of preparation in 2 and 4 year degrees, technical and professional training programs and advanced degrees.
Student completion of a high-skilled certification program, a 2 or 4 year degree will result in increased income, job growth, and improved health and well-being.
Source: Center for Student Success, Portland State Univ.
Meeting academic benchmarks in reading by the third grade is an important predictor of future success in school.
Current and future career pathways require higher levels of preparation in 2 and 4 year degrees, technical and professional training programs and advanced degrees.
Student completion of a high-skilled certification program, a 2 or 4 year degree will result in increased income, job growth, and improved health and well-being.
Source: Center for Student Success, Portland State Univ.