What would make a young man turn away from crime, reject drug use, and return to school? What is the turning point for a young woman headed for a lifetime of poverty?
For over 550,000 young people, the answer has been a WAVE program.
Two new studies by expert independent researchers* prove that WAVE programs are successful in each and every targeted measure, including:
 Increasing social and emotional competence,
Increasing academic perseverance,
Increasing orientation toward the future, and
Increasing positive connections to adults and school.
Read the full analysis [.pdf] for more information.
Findings from two previous independent studies** found WAVE In Schools successful in:
Decreasing the dropout rate
Improving self-esteem and sense of belonging at school, key indicators that a student will be more likely to graduate
Improving work-related maturity and knowledge
Improving academic skills and performance
100% of teachers found WAVE effective in improving behavior, reducing conflict, and improving study habits and skills.
Studies also show that WAVE In Communities programs across the country have achieved the following results:
90% of youth enrolled complete training
90% of youth who complete training are placed in private unsubsidized employment
70% of youth placed are still employed after 90 days
50% complete the GED
Read more [.pdf] about WAVE's evidence of effectiveness.
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