Project 43
February 5-7, 2010
According to data released by Chicago Public Schools, the 5 Year Cohort Dropout Rate for CPS in 2008 was about 43%. This means that over 4 out of every 10 students in the CPS system will drop out of high school before receiving a diploma and throw away the greatest right in this nation: education.
Project 43 is a 43 hour event, sponsored by UNITE, taking place in February 2010. The goal of Project 43 is to raise awareness about the high drop out rate, to address community factors associated with the drop out rate, and to prepare current and future educators with the tools necessary to empower their students to embrace their education.
Each participant will be asking for sponsors to pledge $43 for their involvement in this event. All pledges raised will be used to fund future UNITE professional development events and programs for urban educators.
If you would like to learn more about Project 43, sign up to be a participant, become a corporate sponsor, or pledge $43, please email Chase James at the address below or make a donation using the link to the right.
Project 43
Over 175,000 students in the
Chicago Public School system will drop out
of high school before receiving a diploma.
Average Yearly Salary
Highest Degree Earned Yearly Salary
High School Dropout: $23,400
High School Diploma: $30,400
Bachelor’s Degree: $52,200
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey.
At the end of the 43 hours each participant will have:
•co-authored an intense interactive unit plan under the direction of National Board Certified teachers
•participated in a resume writing workshop
•been involved with creating a UNITE promotion video about Chicago and the 43% dropout rate
•participated in an interactive urban discussion focused around a series of articles and videos
•helped raise community awareness about the 43% dropout rate and the need for qualified and dedicated teachers
