For the first time , 80 % of young Americans graduated from high school on time . And how are the children ? '' Alma Powell : We ca n't disregard the well-being of the 20 % who did n't . Comment: Many of them object to the term `` dropout '' ; they just decided to change course . She says we must offer support , identify them early , show we care about their futures .
For the first time , 80 % of young Americans graduated from high school on time . Alma Powell : We ca n't disregard the well-being of the 20 % who did n't . Comment: Many of them object to the term `` dropout '' ; they just decided to change course . She says we must offer support , identify them early , show we care about their futures .