Urge Massachusetts Legislature to Raise the School Dropout Age

Urge Massachusetts Legislature to Raise the School Dropout Age

Help us push the Massachusetts Legislature to raise the school dropout age - let's keep our students in school!

By Building Our Lives Together As One

Date and time

Friday, July 4, 2025 · 12am - 12pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • 12 hours

Welcome to our online event to urge the Massachusetts Legislature to raise the school dropout age! Join us in advocating for a crucial change in our education system. Let's work together to ensure that all students have the opportunity to complete their education and reach their full potential. Your voice matters, so let's make a difference! Together, we can create a better future for our youth. Take action now!


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Urge Massachusetts Legislature to Raise the School Dropout Age


As a concerned citizen of Boston, MA, I am deeply troubled by the current law in Massachusetts that allows students to leave school at age 16. This early dropout age is detrimental to our youth's long-term prospects and undermines our collective commitment to quality education for all. Education is a fundamental right and an essential tool for future success. However, when students drop out of school at such an early age, they are deprived of critical learning opportunities and face significant challenges later. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), high school dropouts are more likely than those who graduate high school to be unemployed and earn less when they find work.


Importance of Raising the Dropout Age:


Ensuring Educational Equity:


Raising the minimum dropout age promotes educational equity by providing all students, …


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Building Our Lives Together As One is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring community members to feel empowered, educated and motivated to actively pursue community betterment.