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Watch the Webcast Recording of the 11th Edition Knocking at the College Door Release
For many years, demographers have warned that the number of high school graduates would peak then decline, adding new pressure to postsecondary enrollments facing the proverbial “cliff.” As predicted, the United States next year will reach its highest peak ever for high school graduates and then enter a period of slow and steady decline, according to the 11th edition of Knocking at the College Door, which was released December 11, 2024. Read the press release.
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South L.A. High School Students Graduated With AA Degrees Ensure College Dream Remains Attainable
Local news story about high school graduates in Los Angeles. Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates is referenced. View the original source here.
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CAPITAL GAZETTE article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 14, 2024
This Week In 5 Numbers: The Coming Decline in High School Graduates
HIGHER ED DIVE article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 13, 2024
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OCDF NEWSROOM article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 13, 2024
