Maine's Aspirations Movement: Reaching Out to Youth.

Preble, Bill; And Others

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Publication Date: 1989

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Maine's Aspirations Movement: Reaching Out to Youth.

Preble, Bill; And Others

Research in Rural Education, v6 n2 p51-59 1989

Reviews research revealing the failure of Maine's rural youth to achieve and aspire to postsecondary education. Outlines development of a statewide business-education partnership--the Maine Aspirations Compact--and a university outreach program--the University of Maine's Aspirations Project--to help Maine's children fulfill their potential. Contains 35 references. (SV)

Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, College School Cooperation, Cooperative Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Occupational Aspiration, Outreach Programs, Postsecondary Education, Rural Education, Rural Youth, School Business Relationship, State Programs, Student Attitudes

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Maine

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