No state can afford to have the percentage of young people who are failing to finish high school remain at the present levels nor can they afford to ease the standards. This document discusses the following 10 strategies that states can implement to raise achievement and increase high school completion rates: (1) Initiate a transition program for…

This report examines national and regional dropout rate trends; factors associated with dropping out; efforts these factors; and federal efforts to reduce dropout rates. Information came from interviews with National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) officials; review of NCES data and reports by dropout prevention experts; site visits at…

A plan for a college educational theatre program to educate and motivate college students who are in danger of becoming dropouts. (CH)

The development of a community school in Menominee County (Kishena, Wisconsin) is described. (FF)

There is an increased demand for skilled workers and yet many students dropout or are over-educated. This article presents a blueprint for the dual-purpose high school. (JA)

Describes an apprenticelike program of arts and crafts'' for fifth and sixth grade boys. (Author/SP)

Former Deputy Commissioner in the U. S. Office of Education, the author has been credited with having coined" the term accountability. (Editor/RY)

The reference work is divided into two primary sections: A. Antecedent of Early School Leaving, and B. Consequences of Early School Leaving. Abstracts are alphebetically entered under author, listed in five major world areas: (1) United States and Canada, (2) Europe and USSR, (3) Middle East and Africa, (4) Latin America, and (5) Asia. (JB)

The Keeps All Pupils in School (KAPS) program in Baltimore is discussed. (DB)

A necessarily selective discussion of but a few of the matters involved"; extrinsic rewards, student-teacher relationship, accountability, teachers' union opposition, student reaction. Abstracts of 12 documents included. (Author/SP)

Married and pregnant students should be allowed to participate in academic and cocurricular activities as long as their presence does not interfere with the welfare of other students. (CK)

This research was designed to develop and evaluate a program for alienated" junior high school boys. Attempts to increase motivation, cooperation, and the desire to remain in school beyond the age of 16. After a full school year, positive changes were noted in selfreported personality measures and school achievement. Some regression was noted by…

Reviews various alternative education programs. Argues that educators need to balance the alternatives offered within a school district, giving choices to a wide range of student abilities, not just to potential dropouts. (FL)