Evidence that preK-12 schools graduate large numbers of students who are not adequately prepared

Research continues to provide evidence that preK-12 schools graduate large numbers of students who are not adequately prepared for continued education, the world of work, and/or democratic citizenry. 1. What do you sec as tho important factors contributing to this issuo? 2. What can or should educational leaders do so that currently underachieving students perform well academically, emotionally, and socially?