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Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The nation's high school graduation rate is the highest since 1976, but more than a fifth of students are still failing to get their diploma in four years, reveals an Education Department study.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  t's an ongoing problem the state of Texas has kept track of for years, we're talking about the student dropout rate.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  A study by the American Institutes for Research shows community college dropouts cost the nation nearly $1 billion during the 2008-2009 school year.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  One in five adults in Amarillo does not have a high school diploma.That's a fact KACV-TV is now working to change.

Monday, October 11, 2010  The federal government spent $1.5 billion and states spent $1.4 billion on grants for students who didn't start their sophomore years.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  The Texas Education Agency is planning an audit of students who claimed to be dropping out with the intent to home school.

Thursday, July 15, 2010  Governor Rick Perry is proposing legislation that would deny high school dropouts a the privilege of driving.

Monday, May 10, 2010  The latest numbers from the Texas Education Agency show the dropout rate in the state is as high as 16 percent for African and Hispanic Americans.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009  Texas lawmakers should focus on middle school students to help avoid higher dropout rates, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Tuesday.

Thursday, March 26, 2009  State Superintendent Sandy Garrett told those attending an education event that Oklahoma's student dropout levels have reached "epidemic" proportions.

Friday, March 13, 2009  Deshotel says the dropout rate "is unacceptably high in Texas." He adds that if the cash rewards help to lower that rate, the Legislature could look at expanding the program.