Dropouts

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Spotlight on Dropout Prevention

This Spotlight examines how schools are using new strategies and a whatever-it-takes attitude to discourage dropping out and boost graduation rates.

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What States and Nonprofits Are Doing to Encourage Early High School Graduation
To save money and encourage students to work hard, states and nonprofits offer incentives for early high school graduation.

What Students Are Saying About College Readiness and What High Schools Can Do
Students surveyed by the College Board one year after graduating from high school voiced regret about not taking more difficult courses to better prepare themselves for college.

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Diplomas Count
This report reconsiders the "college for all" movement and examines postsecondary options for students.

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Schools should be redesigned to align with the needs of students in light of the new standards, Ronald A. Wolk writes.
December 3, 2012 - Education Week
A foundation program presents students with stark possibilities about what lies ahead for many who drop out of school.
November 13, 2012 - Education Week
October 23, 2012 - Education Week
Just over half of black males earn a high school diploma in four years, compared with more than three-quarters of white males, the Schott Foundation finds.
September 19, 2012 - Education Week
Service initiatives can help schools and teachers reach struggling students, writes Jim Balfanz of City Year.
September 18, 2012 - Education Week
At summit, experts discuss the persistent vulnerability of black boys and explore possible solutions to achievement gaps.
August 29, 2012 - Education Week
A decade after introducing programs that allow high school students to study on college campuses, the Guilford County district points to greater engagement and achievement among participants.
August 16, 2012 - Education Week
Alice Gallen says developing indicator-assessments could help keep at-risk students in school.
July 26, 2012 - Education Week
An original analysis by the EPE Research Center shows that most states are keeping pace with federal requirements to phase in new cohort graduation rates.
June 1, 2012 - Education Week
A group of Chicago researchers say that students' performance in 9th grade is better than language proficiency for targeting which English-learners are likely to graduate on time—and who needs more help.
May 30, 2012 - Education Week

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