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Articles written by John Eggers


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  • 100% graduation rate resolution

    John Eggers|Aug 10, 2017

    The Red Lake Tribal Council took a bold and courageous initiative on June 13 and passed a resolution to graduate 100% of its youth regardless of what school they attend. The community leaders, parents, students and, of course, educators need to realize that 100% can be accomplished when we all work together. Think of what it would mean for the Native community if other communities announced that their goal for all students was a 100% graduation rate. All enrolled members of Red Lake would be...

  • John Eggers: Let’s make it illegal to quit school

    John Eggers|Nov 26, 2012

    A high school diploma is so important, it’s like that old credit card commercial that warned people to never leave home without it. On every door in every high school there should be a warning label that reads: “Warning: leaving high school without a diploma is hazardous to your health and everyone around you.” This is why dropping out of school should be illegal. You might be inclined to think that this is too harsh or punitive. If a student wishes to quit school at a certain age, he or she should have that right. Should they then have the r...