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Perkins-Gough, Deborah – Educational Leadership, 2009
In 2003, 3.5 million U.S. young people ages 16-25 did not have high school diplomas and were not enrolled in school. Youth who lack a high school diploma are much more likely to be unemployed, go to jail, or require government assistance. Any instructional strategy that holds promise for stemming the tide of high school dropouts deserves…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, High Schools, Graduation Rate, Dropout Prevention