This innovative program is available to those
age 18 or older who have completed 9th grade and are seeking to
earn their high school diploma.
ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 15,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Workforce solutions provider
Ancora has developed a new relationship with McGraw Hill to launch
Ancora High School. The flexible, individualized and 100% online
learning experience is open to learners aged 18 or older who have
completed 9th grade. Students can apply on a rolling basis
throughout the year and complete coursework on their own timeframe.
Ancora High School is an online high school that offers a
Texas high school diploma and is
accredited by Cognia™.
In 2020, according to the National Center for Education
Statistics (NCES), the high school dropout rate was 5.3% amongst
those between the ages of 16 and 24, meaning approximately two
million people in that age range had not completed a diploma and
were not enrolled in high school. The economic consequences of not
receiving a high school diploma or alternative credential like a
GED is significant for the individual and society. For example,
according to a separate report by NCES the median annual earnings
for full-time workers ages 25 through 34 who had not completed high
school were $26,000, compared to
$32,000 a year for those whose
highest education level was high school completion. Additionally,
the average high school dropout costs the economy approximately
$272,000 over his or her lifetime in
terms of lower tax contributions, higher reliance on Medicaid and
Medicare, higher rates of criminal activity, and higher reliance on
welfare.
"Keeping in line with our prioritization on preparing students
for further education or entering the workforce, Ancora High School
helps to lay the groundwork for those who need it most," said
Bill Nance, CEO of Ancora. "With
approximately 30 million adults without a high school diploma in
the United States, we believe
focusing on this important mission will provide communities with
the opportunity to develop individuals with knowledge, skills, and
upward career potential. We recognize the positive personal,
economic, and community impacts of earning a high school diploma,
and we are proud to provide this affordable opportunity for busy
adults to earn their diploma with flexibility that fits into their
busy lives."
Those who enroll in Ancora High School will complete their
coursework 100% online via McGraw Hill Connect® and McGraw Hill
ALEKS®, two powerful courseware platforms that deliver personalized
learning experiences and allow students to learn at their own pace.
Students go through a guided, asynchronous course experience,
monitored by course coaches and student success champions, that is
designed to move students through their coursework efficiently.
McGraw Hill Connect® is a complete course platform. It helps
instructors deliver cohesive learning experiences through
structured content and interactivity. When students engage with
Connect, their individual needs become clear. This enables the
instructor to assign coursework that keeps their students moving
forward on their unique learning path. With Connect, students and
instructors are provided with continuous support — in or out of the
classroom.
ALEKS® (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) is a course
assistant used in both K-12 and higher education that helps
instructors identify what students know, don't know and are ready
to learn, and, from there, deliver customized practice until they
truly get it. ALEKS gives instructors the flexibility to assign
homework, share curated content such as videos, review student
progress and provide support anytime, anywhere. To date, ALEKS has
helped more than 20 million students at thousands of K-12 schools,
colleges, and universities around the world!
"Through digital materials that are affordable, accessible, and
effective, we can work towards a learning environment that leads to
better outcomes for all," Michael
Ryan, President of Higher Education at McGraw Hill. "At
McGraw Hill, we believe in creating opportunities for all learners
to succeed and we're proud to join with Ancora to support a program
that can help the millions of adults who haven't completed high
school to find their unique paths to success."
Students will need a computer and internet connection to be able
to complete courses. For students who may not have access to
these tools and are near an Ancora Education partner school, access
to computer labs is available at no charge.
Added unique benefits of Ancora High School are Course Coaches,
Student Success Champions, and a student technology discount.
Course coaches will provide instruction, support students with
class work, and provide additional tutoring at no extra cost.
Student Success Champions are available as an option and can help
students develop a student success plan and maintain motivation
over the course of their education. A student technology discount
program is also available through technology partner CDW. Purchases
can be made through the Ancora High School Student Portal.
Twenty-two credits in courses including Mathematics, English,
Social Sciences, Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts are required
to complete the program. Noteworthy courses include Critical
Thinking and Personal Financial Literacy. In the first
course, Critical Thinking, students learn to apply critical
thinking to situations in a wide variety of areas such as
advertising, politics, the media, and popular culture. Students
will explore how critical thinking skills are relevant to their
day-to-day lives and how images may affect their judgment and shape
their thinking. Ancora High School's Personal Financial Literacy
course will teach students to apply critical thinking and
problem-solving skills to analyze decisions involving earning and
spending, saving and investing credit and borrowing, insuring and
protecting, and college and post-secondary education and training.
Students will explore conducting a cost-benefit analysis for
spending and investing decisions, among other financial literacy
skills.
"Providing a high quality educational experience, in a manner
that is flexible and meaningful to a student who hasn't been
successful at obtaining a high school diploma in the past, is the
root intention of Ancora High School," said Andrea Snow, Ancora SVP Academics & Career
Services and Board Chair for Ancora High School. "Through various
adaptive learning technologies and twenty-first century educational
assets from McGraw Hill, we have a top-notch product that will help
to meet various student, workforce, and employer goals across
North America and beyond."
Ancora High School has earned accreditation by Cognia™, a
nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools,
school districts, and education service providers. Earning
accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means
that the school is accredited, and that Ancora High School is
recognized across the nation as a school that meets Cognia
Standards of Quality, and maintains a commitment to continuous
improvement.
Individuals interested in enrolling at Ancora High School can
visit: https://www.ancorahigh.com/. Upon completion of the
enrollment application, the student will be contacted by an Ancora
High School representative to discuss Ancora High School and the
adult high school completion program.
About Ancora High School
Ancora High School launched
in 2022 to provide adult learners the opportunity to complete a
high school diploma in a highly flexible, self-paced, completely
online format. Ancora High School has earned accreditation by
Cognia™ and has partnered with McGraw Hill to provide courseware
platforms that deliver personalized learning experiences allowing
students to learn at their own pace. Brought to market by Ancora, a
leading workforce solutions provider, Ancora High School seeks to
inspire and empower students to change their lives through our high
school education completion and skill development opportunities.
Learn more at www.ancorahigh.com.
About McGraw Hill
McGraw Hill is a leading global
education company that partners with millions of educators,
learners and professionals around the world. Recognizing their
diverse needs, we build trusted content, flexible tools and
powerful digital platforms to help them achieve success on their
own terms. Through our commitment to equity, accessibility and
inclusion, we foster a culture of belonging that respects and
reflects the diversity of the communities, learners and educators
we serve. McGraw Hill has over 40 offices across North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle
East and South America, and
makes its learning solutions for PreK–12, higher education,
professionals and others available in more than 80 languages. Visit
us at mheducation.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn,
or Twitter.
About Cognia™
Cognia™ offers accreditation and
certification, assessment, professional learning, and improvement
services to institutions and other education providers. The result
of the merger of AdvancED and Measured Progress, Cognia™ was
formed to bridge the gap between school evaluation and student
assessment. As a global nonprofit working in over 80 countries, our
36,000 institutions serve and support nearly 25 million students
and five million educators every day. Cognia serves as a trusted
partner in advancing learning for all. Find out more
at cognia.org.
Contact:
Tyler Reed
McGraw Hill
(914) 512-4853
tyler.reed@mheducation.com
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