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A mentorship program in California's Coachella Valley just achieved something remarkable: every single girl in the program graduated. The Ophelia Project is proving that dedicated support can transform young lives.
Bureau of Indian Education schools just reached their highest graduation rate ever, jumping from 51% in 2015 to 79% in 2025. Over 400,000 Native students nationwide now benefit from reforms that are working even as national education outcomes decline.
π‘ SolutionsA Cape Town high school lifted its graduation rate from 69% to 89% in just two years through extra study time, community meals, and unwavering belief in their students. Top achiever Sandiego Ruiters overcame a shooting that cost him a year of school to lead his class.
π‘ SolutionsMiami-Dade County Public Schools has maintained a 95% graduation rate for four straight years, beating the state average across every student group. English language learners saw the biggest jump, climbing nearly 4 percentage points in a single year.
π‘ SolutionsNigeria's Federal Government has introduced an inspiring education reform that will make textbooks last up to six years, bringing back the cherished tradition of passing books between siblings and dramatically reducing costs for parents. The policy also limits graduation ceremonies to major milestones, protecting families from financial strain while maintaining quality education standards.