Equal Expectations 

Project GRAD believes that every student, regardless of ethnicity or socio-economic background, not only deserves to, but should graduate from high school and enter college. Because of this fundamental belief in the equality of expectations for every child, Project GRAD sets what might be considered by some to be lofty goals. Yet, Project GRAD’s goals are the standard for the average student that attends a school in a higher socio-economic neighborhood.

Goals

The goal of Project GRAD is to see at least 80 percent of students graduate from high school and 50 percent of these graduates enter and graduate from college. Project GRAD works across all grades from K through 16 and focuses on improving the quality of the curriculum and teaching, as well as on increasing academic standards for student performance.

Mission

The mission of the program is to ensure a quality public education for all children in economically disadvantaged communities so that high school graduation rates increase and graduates are prepared to enter and be successful in college.

To see how Project GRAD is closing achievement gaps in cities across the nation, visit our Approach section of this website, or for a more comprehensive and detailed explanation of the process, structure, evidence, cost, and theory of Project GRAD, read the Project GRAD Prospectus.