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Charmaraman, Linda; Hall, Georgia – New Directions for Youth Development, 2011
Out-of-school-time programs, especially arts-based programs, can be critical players in a community's efforts to prevent school dropout. This research review suggests the following approaches for arts-based programs: (1) recruitment and retention of target populations with multiple risk factors; (2) long-term skill development that engages youth…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, After School Programs, Program Effectiveness, Program Content
Paul, Kurt – 1982
Efforts addressed at the pervasive school dropout problem in New York City received a boost in 1978 with the development of large scale, centrally initiated programs to reduce the number of high school dropouts. Based on the recommendations of two studies, the New York City Board of Education's Division of High Schools established outreach centers…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Attitudes, Community Programs, Dropout Characteristics
Opuni, Kwame A.; And Others – 1991
The Elementary At-Risk Program was an intensive counseling, guidance, community outreach, and family case-management support system for a selected group of acutely at-risk students (approximately 60 students at one level and 180 students at another) in eight Houston (Texas) Independent School District (ISD) elementary schools. Social worker…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Counseling, Dropout Prevention