Sentence:  At least some improvement in the graduation rates seems to be the result of lawsuits filed by Advocates for Children that prompted the Education Department in 2003 to better account for students who leave the school system. Schools are now required to conduct <WSD>exit interviews</WSD> with students. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A similar meeting held when an individual leaves some other type of organization, such as an educational institution or voluntary association.