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Thompson, O. Eugene – 1971
The Basic Skills CVAE programs was a four-year experimental program initiated in 1961, the purpose of which was to retain potential dropouts from junior and senior high school by providing an adjusted basic course of study which would assist them in overcoming academic deficiencies and provide occupational orientation and skill development…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Dropout Prevention
Webster, Jeff; Creusere, Marlena; McQueen, Carla; Goode, Meredith; Barone, Sandra; Wang, David – TG (Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation), 2006
The United States is losing high-paying jobs to countries that produce a more reliable supply of college graduates in math and science. Texas faces its own economic slowdown if it is unable to graduate more students with bachelor's degrees. The state has been addressing many of the obstacles students face in earning a four-year degree. Outreach…
Descriptors: Barriers, Bachelors Degrees, Educational Attainment, Student Costs