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Direct linkHeck, Ronald H.; Mahoe, Rochelle – American Journal of Education, 2006
Although explanations for why students drop out of high school have drawn considerable attention for many years (often focusing on their deficits or background risks), researchers have recently turned their attention to ways in which school environments, structures, and practices may influence students' successful transition to high school and…
Descriptors: Social Class, Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Transitional Programs
