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Peer reviewedHerdman, Paul – Educational Leadership, 1994
Describes a New York City high school's experience with Outward Bound, a cooperatively funded experiential learning program. Rock climbing was used to teach youngsters how to deal with the metaphorical walls facing everyone. The program's success (a 90% graduation rate) depended on faculty commitment, administrative support, motivated student…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Curriculum Development, Dropout Programs, Experiential Learning
Hoffman, Carl – Appalachia, 1996
The David School in rural Floyd County, Kentucky, is a small private nonprofit high school that has served high-risk students and returned dropouts for the past 22 years. All students receive job training in a practical field and do not graduate until they have a well-paying job or are enrolled in college or vocational training. (LP)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Educational Strategies
Peer reviewedCrist, Kerry – Equity and Excellence, 1991
The 70001 Training & Employment Institute is currently designing a new dropout prevention program for public schools, the Work, Achievement, and Values in Education (WAVE) project. WAVE exercises will be competency based, helping demonstrate concrete learning gains and emphasizing experiential learning activities and sensitivity to local…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Career Education, Competency Based Education, Dropout Prevention
