dropout recovery
Wednesday May 2, 2012
The Great Letdown
by Mamadou NdiayeEducation is hailed as the greatest equalizer in American society. The fact is for entire generations of Americans, access to good and meaningful educational opportunities has historically been a ticket to well-paying jobs, greater participation in civic life, strong families and communities, and for all of us a stronger and more prosperous United...
Friday April 27, 2012
A Connection between Postsecondary and Jobs Is Crucial
by Adria SteinbergThe following is a response to Learning Matters' forum question, "How do we best prevent dropouts?"
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Every year, another 1.2 million students drop out of high school. These students too often are concentrated in low-performing, high-poverty schools that fail to graduate them or prepare them for further education or careers.
A growing number of...
Topics: College Readiness, Dropout Recovery
Thursday March 29, 2012
What's Next for Early College?
by Cecilia LeFor 10 years now, early college high schools have demonstrated that young people underrepresented in higher education can succeed in college work. By blending high school and college, these schools guide students—primarily low-income and of color—through a seamless transition to postsecondary education. Over the last decade, early college has...