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Peer reviewedGamoran, Adam – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1996
Using data from the National Education Longitudinal Study, the achievement growth of students in magnet schools, Catholic schools, and secular private schools was compared to that of students in public comprehensive schools during the first two years of high school. Some advantages of magnet schools and Catholic schools are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Catholic Schools, Comparative Analysis, Comprehensive Programs
Orr, Margaret Terry – 1989
The multiple causes and complex nature of the dropout problem require a variety of program approaches to help both at-risk students and dropouts. Twelve-Together (Detroit, Michigan), Adopt-a-Student (Atlanta, Georgia), and the Summer Youth Employment Program (New Bedford, Massachusetts) are supplemental services providing counseling and job…
Descriptors: Comprehensive Programs, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts
