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Direct linkSomers, Cheryl L.; Owens, Delila; Piliawsky, Monte – Education, 2009
This study describes the results of a research evaluation of a school dropout prevention program and adolescents' self-reported perceptions of their motivations and role models. The program was a partnership between an urban university and an urban school district that was designed to prevent 9th grade students from dropping out of high school. It…
Descriptors: Role Models, Urban Schools, Low Income Groups, Dropout Programs
Peer reviewedThornburg, Hershel D. – Education, 1974
Study conclusively demonstrated that a special academic program in which positive reinforcement techniques were used is an effective way of changing attitude toward school and self. (Author)
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropout Research, Educational Research
Peer reviewedKimmel, Stephen P.; Baker, Stanley B. – Education, 1983
Since school dropouts who receive the General Education Diploma are discriminated against because they do not possess a standard high school diploma, a plan is presented that recognizes such discrimination and provides a process for making standard diplomas available to dropouts in special education and general categories of intelligence. (MH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
