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Peer reviewedEnsminger, Margaret E.; Slusarcick, Anita L. – Sociology of Education, 1992
Reveals findings of a longitudinal study concerning high school dropout rates among African-American students. Identifies a link between maternal educational attainment and the likelihood that a child will complete high school. Concludes that initially poor academic performance, aggressive behavior, and poverty increase the likelihood of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Problems, Black Students, Dropout Research
