With high school dropout rates on the rise, districts are looking for ways to raise their graduation rates without dramatic budget implications or staffing increases. New credit recovery models, including online credit recovery, are helping districts to expand and optimize instructional capacity, leverage available resources, and provide significant opportunities for students who may be at risk for failing specific courses or dropping out of school. Credit Recovery: Exploring Answers to a National Priority explores how online credit recovery and hybrid approaches address 21^st century students’ needs for engaging learning experiences in a real-world environment.