Strategies to Help Solve Our School Dropout Problem
Publisher: Eye on Education; Eye On Education
Published: January 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9781930556140
Subjects: Dropouts; United States; Education; Educational change; Prevention; School improvement programs
First sentence: In this chapter, we look at the school dropout problem in the context of American society today.
Description: Analyzes the school dropout situation in America and examines the demographic and social influences that contribute to the problem including immigration, poverty, teenage pregnancy and drug use, and provides strategies for prevention and accountability, alternative schooling, and community and family involvement.