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Davenport, Roy F.; Tolbert, Marsha; Myers-Oliver, Donna; Brissett, Julia M.; Roland, Annissa J. – Principal Leadership, 2007
In "A Framework of Poverty," Ruby Payne (1998) itemizes the things that characterize poverty-stricken people. She talks about how hard it is for a person to move out of poverty. To not pass poverty on to another generation, one must have a vision. One must have a desire to achieve a better life or a strong support system. Schools must…
Descriptors: Vision, Academic Achievement, Poverty, Urban Schools
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Langone, John; And Others – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1992
This study evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the Georgia Cooperative School Programme which provides work experiences for high school students with mental retardation or other disabilities through coordination with rehabilitation services. Evaluation indicated the program appears to prevent some dropouts but improved interagency…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Education, Disabilities, Dropout Prevention