The Impact Of Moving States And High School Education
Graduating high school is one of the most important accomplishments when it comes to education in the United States. There are many ways to achieve this, whether it’s a proficiency Exam, GED, Alternative schooling, or the traditional route. One of the most significant impacts on a child’s education is stability in a household. When there is a lot of moving, especially statewide, we find that this impacts one’s ability to graduate high school. If someone were to stay in the state they were born in, this could significantly influence their likelihood of graduating from high school.
Moving states is an experience that often comes with a lot of challenges in education in the United States. There are many different educational systems throughout the states that have programs that have inconsistent teaching. Students face many daunting tasks in these new environments, such as teaching standards, curriculum, and even grading systems. These abrupt changes can impact a student’s learning ability, leading to diminished academic performance. They also feel like they have had to start over from scratch when it comes to friends and support networks, which can sometimes make people feel like they don't belong in their new environment. This is all compared to someone who has stayed in the same state their entire life; they already have these established networks to rely on. They know the system because they have been in it their whole life. There is less stress than the children who had to move states. All these factors and stressors on someone who has moved can have detrimental effects on their academic performance, leading to them not graduating high school.
The following data for the core of my analysis can display the relationship between the residential stability of a US citizen and the US high school graduation rates. This visual displays two key variables: on the x-axis is the percentage of individuals who have spent their entire lives within a single US state, and on the y-axis is the corresponding percentage of high school graduates within this group.
When we compare these two, we can see a positive correlation between these two variables. There is also an inclusion of the line of best fit to display an increase in graduation rates when staying in state, while also a decrease of graduation rates as they are not living in the state they originally are from. This data visualization can capture the exact impact of this trend. As we dive deeper into the deeper, we can decipher the factors contributing to this correlation and explore its possible implications for schools. We can also look at the possible addition of support systems for accommodating students going through these state transitions.
Analyzing the data revealed a compelling positive association between individuals who resided in the same state and high school graduation rates. This prompts us to have a critical examination of the different ways we can help those students who are undergoing this translation from other states. Creating an initiative that includes statewide education standardization so we dont find students feeling the change when moving. Additionally, creating a sense of community within schools that provides for sports and arts inclusion can be a step for these kids to feel more connected, which can help alleviate the social challenges of relocation.
In conclusion, this data visualization can compellingly illustrate a positive correlation between lifelong state residency and high school graduation rates in the United States. This data is essential to understand as it can be a pivotal moment for you or anyone around you who is considering moving before they finish their education. The effect it has on an individual can be why they do not graduate. By addressing these social issues and correlating the data, we can have a conversation about the lack of education standards in the United States. We also displayed the issue of community within schools and possible solutions to having more students involved. In conclusion, if we recognize this correlation and help solve these underlying issues, we will see more students graduating, regardless of whether they live in the same city they grew up in.
