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Conrath, Jerry – Executive Educator, 1986
Outlines 10 rules for reducing the student dropout rate. An important component is the establishment of a program that is well funded and staffed and has clearly defined goals that will help in the reduction of student dropouts. (MD)
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts
Ryle, Anthony – Universities Quarterly, 1971
A look at the clinical work of a Student Health physician as it affects dropouts. (IR)
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Health
Download full textThomas, Terry, Ed.; And Others – 1985
This resource handbook was developed to provide constituent school district personnel with a variety of strategies for improving student attendance and for reducing the dropout rate. A significant number of studies completed during the last 5 years have identified attendance as the critical issue confronting school administrators. Further, recent…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Attendance, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Thomas, Terry, Ed.; Sykes, Roger, Ed. – 1986
To furnish constituent school district personnel with a number of alternative educational programs for reducing the dropout rate, this resource handbook was published by the Oakland Schools (Michigan) Department of Pupil Personnel Services. Provided within this second handbook discussing various strategies for improving student attendance and for…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Attendance, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Hodell, Louise – 1968
A case history of a 16-year-old Puerto Rican male high school dropout is presented to illustrate the visual-perception difficulties resulting in illiteracy and academic failure. The boy had had a number of years of formal schooling without learning any of the basic skills. Neither the academic nor the work training programs at Mobilization for…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Academically Handicapped, Case Studies, Dropout Programs
Peer reviewedGaribaldi, Antoine M.; Bartley, Melinda – Urban League Review, 1988
Discusses successful strategies for preventing Black students from leaving school before graduation. Argues that the best solution to this complex problem is to ensure that Black children learn the necessary academic and cognitive skills in school before proceeding to the next grade level. (FMW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Failure, Attendance, Basic Skills
Direct linkAzzam, Amy M. – Educational Leadership, 2007
A recent study by Civic Enterprises for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation examined the views of diverse youth, ages 16-25, who had failed to complete high school. "The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts" lists students' reasons for leaving school and suggests actions that schools, states, and the federal government can take.…
Descriptors: Federal Government, Experiential Learning, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Florida State Univ., Tallahassee. Center for Instructional Development and Services. – 1988
This bibliography update contains information on dropout attitudes, prevention, programs, rates, and research, as well as school-holding power at the secondary and postsecondary levels. Citations include conference papers, program descriptions, research reports, and statistical materials. Materials for inclusion in this bibliography were located…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Academic Persistence, Citations (References), Dropout Attitudes
