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Dolly Parton paid students to graduate, dropout rate fell to 6%. #DollyParton #Education #Tennessee

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That's an inspiring example of Dolly Parton's hands-on philanthropy making a real difference in her hometown.Program

Details Dolly launched "The Buddy Program" in 1991 for Sevier County students, offering $500 to seventh and eighth graders who graduated high school, directly tackling the area's 30%+ dropout rate.

Proven Impact
Within a few years, the rate plummeted to about 6% for participating classes, a trend that held steady.

This incentive-based approach showed how targeted rewards can motivate at-risk youth to stay in school.Broader LegacyParton expanded her efforts with the Imagination Library in 1995, mailing free books to kids, which boosted literacy and kindergarten readiness nationwide.

Her model blends cash incentives with long-term education support.
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