Obtained qualitative data from 374 urban high school dropouts during interviews. Female and male respondents from five ethnic groups answered questions concerning their dropout history, reasons for leaving school, feelings about various aspects of high school experience, past and present activities, academic and general future plans, reflections…

The central problems of youth outside school in Israel are discussed. Special attention is given to models which were established to provide adolescents with educational and vocational alternatives to those offered by the regular school system. Also considers a new approach to the organization of educational facilities for adolescents. (Author/RK)

Compared White and Black lower status female adolescents (N=94) attending an Alternative School for Dropouts on their perceptions of women's work role. No significant differences were found. Both Whites and Blacks took egalitarian positions concerning women's role in the labor market more strongly when compared to the home dimension. (JAC)

Compares Dutch secondary school students and dropouts about their knowledge of AIDS prevention, attitude toward condom use, intention to use condoms, sexual history, and condom use. Reports that contrary to expectations, few differences were found. Concludes that knowledge and attitudes of dropouts was similar to students. (Author/JDM)