Early Success in Reading & Math Is Great. It’s What Happens Later That Really Counts

Early Success in Reading & Math Is Great. It’s What Happens Later That Really Counts

Steubenville, Ohio, has gotten significant national buzz in recent months — and for good reason. The academic achievement of its K-12 students is undeniably remarkable; third-graders in this high-poverty district achieve nearly 100% proficiency rates in reading and math, transcending racial and economic lines. But what about the longer-term story in Steubenville? Although early academic success is incredibly important, it’s only part of what stu…