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Washington 9th graders perform better with new program, but funding isn’t guaranteed

States Newsroom · October 27, 2026

Across Washington state, schools rolled out a support system designed to help high school freshmen over the last few years. In the Ninth Grade Success initiative, teachers and other school support staff pair up with students dealing with low grades, truancy, poor behavior and more. A recent state evaluation shows it’s…

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Washington 9th graders perform better with new program, but funding isn’t guaranteed

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