Question

Use the passage to answer the question.

What is the authors’ main purpose in this text?

(1 point)

to explain the difference between high schools that are successful and those that are failing

to explain why having a strong high school education is important for career success

to describe the role that businesses and nonprofits can play in serving youth

to persuade that connecting high schools with their communities will improve the schools

Answer 1

to persuade that connecting high schools with their communities will improve the schools

The authors argue for stronger community partnerships (businesses, nonprofits, families) and present benefits and examples to support the claim that such connections boost high school outcomes.