This study examined the effectiveness of secondary school tutoring services in the Chicago Public Schools, Illinois. During school year 2001-2002, researchers surveyed 4,211 students from four Latino plurality high schools. Survey questions addressed tutoring services. Five student focus groups were held at one school. Results indicated that many…

Lowering the student dropout rate in America is one of the most significant challenges facing educators today. This book calls attention to this problem, and offers hope and suggestions on how to resolve it using effective strategies taken from research and personal observations gleaned from successful dropout prevention programs in school…

This report outlines strategies, developed by a state-legislative committee, for reducing the dropout rate in Colorado. The committee also investigated alternative methods of completing a high-school education program and ways of stressing the importance of education to Colorado youth. To gather information, testimonies provided by students,…

The emphasis on reading in a Miami elementary school curriculum is having a good effect in lessening the amount of dropouts. (GB)

Why the dropout rate in apprenticeship programs is high, and ways to lower the rate and improve the programs. (MF)

Significant monetary benefits, due mainly to increased and improved labor market participation, found in combined in-school and summer Neighborhood Youth Corps programs, although no net benefit in high school retention and graduation rates. (MF)

Analyzes the performance contract and contractor while attempting to determine what makes a successful contract policy. (RK)

The U.S. Commissioner of Education elaborates on the U.S. Office of Education plan for Career Education, reports on steps already taken, and generally assesses progress. (Editor)

Reports a 4-year study which shows the contributions vocational education has made to reducing school dropout rates. (SB)

Describes a program designed for students with low ability which has resulted in the student dropout rate de-escalating from 20 percent to nine and one-half percent. (DM)

Physician manpower needs and recommendations for improving physician education are outlined. (IR)

Discusses the relationship of dropping out of school to unemployment and disadvantaged conditions, along with the characteristics of dropouts and potential dropouts. Presents a framework for dropout prevention which suggests services or instructional strategies which can be used by vocational educators. (CT)

The role of the university's medical service in lowering first-year, drop-out rates is based on the identification of psychological, environmental, and physical needs of the student. (MB)

Tinto's student integration model and Bean and Metzner's student attrition model have been influential in explaining persistence and attrition in higher education programs. This article draws chiefly from these models and the results of research into the needs of online distance education students to synthesize a composite model to better explain…

The best dropout prevention programs give students a chance to succeed, promote a sense of personal responsibility, build self-esteem, structure work so it can be done well, and celebrate accomplishment of any kind. (MLF)