'Nagging And Nurturing' in Middle School to Prevent Dropouts
A national middle school model focuses on detecting potential dropouts in 6th grade and provides wraparound support to help them complete high school. Read Full Post >
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December 14, 2009
December 10, 2009
Absences Key in Achievement Lag for Spec. Ed. Students
Absences are found to be a key factor in raising the dropout risk for Chicago 9th graders with disabilities. Read Full Post >
November 18, 2009
Study Puts Pricetag on Dropout Problem in Major Cities
The Alliance for Excellent Education calculates how much the 50 largest metropolitan areas are losing in wages and in property, sales, and income taxes because students don't graduate from high school. Read Full Post >
November 16, 2009
Stuck in 9th Grade: The Bulge in the Education Pipeline
Report details the "9th grade bulge" in six states. Read Full Post >
October 27, 2009
A Different Way to Cut the Dropout Rate: Make Graduating Easier
A Des Moines school board committee considers reducing credits needed for graduation. Read Full Post >
October 12, 2009
The Cost of Dropping Out: Particularly High for Young Black Men
A new study finds that one in four black male high school dropouts are in custody on an average day. Read Full Post >
September 24, 2009
'Graduation Promise Act' Introduced in Senate
The bill would create a fund to help states combat the dropout problem and to expand the supply of secondary schools that help at-risk students. Read Full Post >
August 13, 2009
Boycotting Dropouts: Another Alternative
A Dallas middle school uses a time capsule project to keep kids in school. Read Full Post >
August 10, 2009
Would Boycotting Dropouts Keep Kids in School?
Texas proposes a workplace ban on hiring high school dropouts. Read Full Post >
July 23, 2009
Researchers Pinpoint High Schools With Low Graduation Rates
A new report shows that high school dropout factories are concentrated in 17 states. Read Full Post >
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