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Waterman, Stephanie J. – Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 2012
Native American students find sources of strength in their families, communities, and culture. This article reviews the experiences of 26 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) college graduates who lived in residence halls while enrolled in college. These students obtained college educations while remaining culturally centered by going home often, some said…
Descriptors: American Indians, American Indian Education, Student Motivation, Educational Attainment
Lyttle-Burns, Ann – ProQuest LLC, 2011
There has been a wealth of research conducted on the national epidemic of high school dropouts spanning several decades. It is estimated that the class of 2009 cost the nation $335 billion in lost wages, taxes and productivity over their lifetimes (Alliance for Excellent Education, 2009). The citizenry of the country suffers not only because of…
Descriptors: Dropout Rate, High School Students, Dropouts, Graduation