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Cage, Mary Crystal – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1990
The Rhode Island Children's Crusade for Higher Education, funded by state and private sources, is an ambitious, large-scale, long-term effort to prevent dropouts, illegal drug use, and pregnancy among low-income and minority groups. Recruitment of volunteer "mentors" has been highly successful, suggesting strong public support. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Disadvantaged, Dropout Prevention, Drug Abuse
Download full textHenderson, Allison; And Others – 1993
Information submitted by state education agencies in a survey concerning limited-English-proficient (LEP) populations and available educational services in 1991-92 is summarized. The report contains data in tabular and graphic form with some narrative analysis. An introductory section describes the national study and state surveys, data…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Bilingual Education Programs, Dropout Rate
