TRENDS, TRANSITIONS, AND SUBGROUP DIFFERENCES ON THE PATHWAY TO A FAMILY-SUSTAINING HOURLY WAGE FOR MINNESOTA STUDENTS - April 2020

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A research report examines how Minnesota students move toward earning a family-sustaining hourly wage over time, focusing on workforce outcomes 10 years after entering Grade 9. It describes the Tracing Pathways Study, including dataset creation, key measures, and data analysis methods used to compare cohorts and identify milestone patterns. Results cover cohort demographics, trends in employment outcomes, pathways to a family-sustaining wage, and subgroup differences, supported by multiple tables and figures.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages42

Reading Time1 h 46 min

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Introduction

The Importance of Earning a Family-Sustaining Hourly Wage

The Tracing Pathways Study

Methods

Dataset

Measures

Data Analysis

Results

Cohort Demographics

Trends in Workforce Outcomes

Transitions: Pathways to a Family-Sustaining Hourly Wage 10 Years after Entering Grade 9

Subgroup Differences in Pathways to a Family-Sustaining Hourly Wage 10 Years after Entering Grade 9

References

TRENDS, TRANSITIONS, AND SUBGROUP DIFFERENCES ON THE PATHWAY TO A FAMILY-SUSTAINING HOURLY WAGE FOR MINNESOTA STUDENTS April 2020 Prepared by: Ethan Brown, Ph. D. Jane Fields, Ph. D. Clare Halloran, Ed. M. Research, Development and Engagement to Improve Education How to Cite this Report Brown, E., Fields, J., & Halloran, C. (2020) . Trends, transitions, and subgroup differences on the pathway to a family-sustaining hourly wage for Minnesota students. Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota. Contact Information Jane Fields, PhD Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement College of Education and Human Development University of Minnesota 1954 Buford Avenue, Suite 425 Saint Paul, MN 55108 Telephone: 612-624-4061 [Email:](Email: jfields@umn.edu)[ ](Email: jfields@umn.edu)[jfields@umn.edu](Email: jfields@umn.edu) Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 1 The Importance of Earning a Family-Sustaining Hourly Wage ........................................................................... 1 The Tracing Pathways Study ............................................................................................................................... 1 Methods .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Dataset................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Measures ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 Data Analysis....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Results ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Cohort Demographics ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Trends in Workforce Outcomes ....................................................................................................................... 10 Transitions: Pathways to a Family-Sustaining Hourly Wage 10 Years after Entering Grade 9 ......................... 16 Subgroup Differences in Pathways to a Family-Sustaining Hourly Wage 10 Years after Entering Grade 9 ..... 18 References ............................................................................................................................................................38 List of Tables Table 1. Overview of Each Cohort’s Timeline after Entering Grade 9 .................................................................... 2 Table 2. Descriptions of Demographic Variables Used in Analysis .........................................................................3 Table 3. Descriptions of Milestone Variables Used in Analysis ..............................................................................4 Table 4. Family-Sustaining Hourly Wage by Planning Region, 2014–18 .................................................................5 Table 5. Location Distribution of Cohorts ...............................................................................................................8 Table 6. Gender Demographics, by Cohort.............................................................................................................8 Table 7. Race/Ethnicity Demographics, by Cohort ................................................

FAQs

What is the study’s focus regarding Minnesota students?

The report focuses on how students’ pathways relate to earning a family-sustaining hourly wage over time, emphasizing workforce outcomes 10 years after entering Grade 9.

Which research methods are used?

Methods include defining the dataset, selecting measures, and conducting data analysis to compare cohorts and identify pathways and transitions.

What do the results examine?

Results include cohort demographics, trends in workforce outcomes, transitions to a family-sustaining hourly wage 10 years after Grade 9 entry, and subgroup differences in those pathways.

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