SOUTH CAROLINA Driving Early Results in Spartanburg, South Carolina Building the Foundation for Lifelong Success Early childhood outcomes shape the trajectory of lifelong success. When children start kindergarten ready to learn, they are more likely to read proficiently by third grade — a milestone that predicts high school graduation, postsecondary attainment and long-term health. Communities…
SOUTH CAROLINA Empowering Economic Mobility Through Postsecondary Success Redefining Opportunity in Spartanburg Across the country, education beyond high school remains one of the strongest predictors of lifetime earnings and stability. Adults with a bachelor’s degree earn, on average, 67% more than those with only a high school diploma. Even “some college” without a credential yields…
SPARTANBURG ACADEMIC MOVEMENT sparking change in Spartanburg In Spartanburg County, S.C., Cradle to Career Network member Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM) supports student success through data, focusing on eliminating barriers created by racism and poverty. To support SAM’s partnership with school districts to improve outcomes, StriveTogether led a continuous improvement workshop for Spartanburg educators. “Continuous improvement…