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Eighth graders, 12 years later - Grab Bag - Brief Article - Statistical Data Included

Occupational Outlook Quarterly - June 22, 2002

How was the eighth-grade class of 1988 faring a dozen years later? A survey by the U.S. Department of Education set out to answer that question.

As part of an ongoing longitudinal study, a new report describes the labor market and educational experiences, marriage and family creation, and civic activity of people who were in the eighth grade in 1988. According to the study:

* Most of the group liked their jobs, with 86 percent of the employed satisfied overall, 79 percent satisfied with job security, and 71 percent satisfied with their promotion opportunities. Satisfaction was even higher for those with college degrees, reaching an overall rate of 94 percent for those with master's degrees.

* Forty-seven percent of the group had earned some college credits, but not a degree, after high school; 29 percent had earned a bachelor's degree. Those who, as eighth graders, had taken algebra, participated in extracurricular activities, or attended private school were more likely to earn college credits.

* Sixty-one percent of the group had received job training during the year before the survey. Those who had high school diplomas or college degrees or who had scored higher on eighth grade mathematics tests were most likely to have had training.

For more study results, order a copy of "Coming of Age in the 1990's: The Eighth Grade Class of 1988 12 Years Later" by calling tollfree, 1 (877) 4-ED-PUBS (433-7827). You also may view the report online at nces.ed.gov/pubs2002/2002321.pdf.

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