The Dropout Problem: Can Schools Meet the Challenge?

The Dropout Problem: Can Schools Meet the Challenge?

Georgia's drop-out rate is among the highest in the nation. Relying on statistics to design programs can be misleading. An in-depth study of South Georgia high schools shows the importance of developing drop-out programs for specific situations and students. The six schools helping to develop &...

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Veröffentlicht in:NASSP bulletin 1994-11, Vol.78 (565), p.74-80
Hauptverfasser: Wylie, Virginia L., Hunter, William A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Dropout Programs
Dropout Rate
Education
Georgia (South)
High Schools
Rural Schools
School dropouts
School Holding Power
Statistics
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Zusammenfassung:Georgia's drop-out rate is among the highest in the nation. Relying on statistics to design programs can be misleading. An in-depth study of South Georgia high schools shows the importance of developing drop-out programs for specific situations and students. The six schools helping to develop "Danny Dropout" and "Pine County High School" profiles succeeded in reducing the actual drop-out count. (MLH)
ISSN:0192-6365
1930-1405
DOI:10.1177/019263659407856511