Gov. Doyle: Announces 71,400 students have signed the Wisconsin Covenant

Laura Smith

Governor Jim Doyle today announced that 18,264 students signed the Wisconsin Covenant Pledge in the fourth year of the program, bringing the total number of students who have signed the pledge and indicated that they plan to go on to college to more than 71,400 students across the state. The first class of students to sign the pledge are currently seniors in high school and preparing to make the transition to college next fall.

"I am encouraged that so many students have signed the Wisconsin Covenant and chosen the path to higher education that will help train them for the high-paying, technical jobs we need to compete in the global economy," Governor Doyle said. "Regardless of their family's economic background, their past academic behavior, and whether anyone in their family has a college degree, all students need to know that higher education is an option for them."

Students who participate in the Wisconsin Covenant sign a pledge affirming that they will earn a high school diploma, participate in their community, take a high school curriculum that prepares them for higher education, maintain at least a B average in high school, and apply for state and federal financial aid.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at December 9, 2010 1:01 AM
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