Did you know: Students who complete their freshman year on track are three to four times more likely to graduate. In Chicago, similar on-track programs led to a 25-point increase in graduation rates and a 26-point drop in absenteeism. The Arizona Department of Education has opened grant applications for school districts to implement 9th Grade On-Track programs, an initiative designed to help high school freshmen build a strong academic foundation and graduate on time. Read more: yourvalley.net/stories/9th-grade-on-track-grants-open-to-arizona-districts,632094? #educationgrantshelp #educationgrant #EducationGrant #educationalcontent #educationispower #homeeducation #SchoolFunding