Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Lewis & Clark Law Review

Abstract

The issue of the nation's low high school graduation rates is beginning to emerge as part of our national discussion about education reform. Yet, there has been very little discussion of who is responsible for addressing the growing crisis and devising a comprehensive response. Implicit in state constitutional provisions providing a right to education is the obligation for the state to provide every child with a meaningful opportunity to earn a high school diploma. School systems with chronically low high school graduation rates are Jailing to provide their students with the basic level of education guaranteed fry most state constitutions. Low graduation rates are evidence of the systemic failure of schools to educate their students. States must be held accountable for implementing the systemic reforms necessary to reverse the alarming dropout trend and to reengage students with their education.

First Page

1253

Volume

12

Publication Date

2008

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