Action for Children believes that a high school diploma is critical for the future success of North Carolina’s youth.  The academic success of children also has significant implications for the well-being of families and communities, as well as for the growth of One-in-three high school students in North Carolina does not graduate from high school. the local and state economy. In fact, the economic prosperity of North Carolina depends on our students getting an education that will allow them to compete in a technologically advanced global economy. 

Unfortunately, one-in-three high school students in North Carolina does not graduate from high school.

For many students, the path to dropping out of high school begins with a suspension or expulsion.  For this reason, Action for Children works to increase awareness of the state's high suspension rate and has promoted schools’ implementation of evidence-based practices to reduce suspensions.