Today in Canada, up to 14% of students drop out from high school, and the number reaches almost 50% in low income communities. This means that close to 300,000 students face barriers including nutrition, financial stability, resources, transportation, language and cultural differences that impede their ability to graduate.
The Hewitt Foundation aims to support schools that offer specialized and innovative programming, provide support and resources to all students, offer scholarships, are inclusive, and encourage all students to graduate.