ERIC Number: ED585883
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Sep
Pages: 29
Abstractor: ERIC
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Dropout Prevention Strategies for Native American Students: Abstracts from the Literature
Withington, Amanda; Shtivelband, Annette
West Comprehensive Center at WestEd
The purpose of this bibliography is to examine factors that may help prevent Native American students from dropping out of school. This document draws from the literature that describes best and promising practices that may address the needs of this vulnerable population. The 30 articles whose abstracts are included in this publication represent a sampling of research studies and writings on the topic of Native American student dropout prevention strategies. The following six subheadings are used to categorize articles: (1) Effective and Promising Interventions; (2) Factors Contributing to School Failure; (3) Family and Community Support; (4) Resilience and Protective Factors; (5) Retention Strategies in Higher Education; and (6) Teacher Preparation and Support. Each entry features the name of the publication, bibliographical information, content abstract, and, if available, a website link to the publication itself.
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, American Indian Students, Intervention, Failure, Family Role, Community Involvement, Resilience (Psychology), Academic Persistence, Higher Education, Teacher Education, College Athletics, Tribes, Academic Achievement, Alaska Natives, Navajo (Nation), White Students, Comparative Analysis, Racial Differences, Urban American Indians, Cultural Influences, Social Support Groups, Rural Areas, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Adolescents, High School Students, Elementary Secondary Education
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Publication Type: Reference Materials - Bibliographies
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
Authoring Institution: RMC Research Corporation; West Comprehensive Center (WCC) at WestEd
Grant or Contract Numbers: S283B120006
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