Purposes of this study were (1) to identify certain characteristics, influences, and causal factors relating to the school dropout; (2) to determine the extent and nature of the dropout problem among American Indian students in the State of New Mexico; and (3) to bring the dropout problem to the attention of educators throughout New Mexico. A…

This study was undertaken to determine whether differences in characteristics exist between public school dropouts and graduates. The need for such a study is indicated by the fact that dropouts are finding it more difficult to achieve success in most life ventures. A random sampling from 304 school systems in Indiana produced twenty school…

Analysis of data from four courses shows that (1) female open learning students complete their courses more often than male counterparts, (2) open learning students who register at certain campuses complete their courses more often than students who register at others, and (3) students who complete and return assigned questionnaires are more…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent and some of the characteristics of learning by high school drop-outs. Subjects were 70 men and 71 women who were resident in the Borough of North York. (Author)

Attempts to define the causes and implications of the failure of schools to educate fully a significant number of students from lower and middle class backgrounds and the failure of these students to absorb what the schools offer. Focuses on absenteeism and the dropout problem. Also examines past efforts to meet these problems in order to appraise…

Students who dropped out of college were divided into those with a satisfactory grade point average (nonacademic dropouts) and those who were forced out due to a low grade point average (academic dropouts). Contrary to previous research findings, it was discovered that nonacademic dropouts were not characterized by underachievement. (Author)

The author considers the effect of raising school standards on the dropout rate. Research related to dropout prevention programs is reviewed in order to identify charactertistics of effective programs. The West German system of early student differentiation is examined. (MT)

Examined the relationship between drug use and graduation among 526 high school students. Results indicated the majority of drug users dropped out, compared to only one of four non-drug users. In a multiple regression analysis, controlling for demographic, personal and family variables, the severity of drug use still predicted failure to graduate.…

Examines dropouts from U.S. high schools, with particular attention to gender, social class, and race/ethnicity. Considers dropping out as a critique of education and labor market conditions and looks at the portrayal of dropouts in the popular, social science, and teacher preparation literature. Examines a group of dropouts in New York City.(CMG)

The construct validity for potential high school dropouts (N=252) of Holland's theory of vocational choice as measured by the Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) was studied. Results indicate Holland's theory is appropriate for potential high school dropouts and by implication, for other high school students. (Author)

Lowering the student dropout rate in America is one of the most significant challenges facing educators today. This book calls attention to this problem, and offers hope and suggestions on how to resolve it using effective strategies taken from research and personal observations gleaned from successful dropout prevention programs in school…

College student retention has become the area of research that has done the most to integrate various administrative factors and academic disciplinary concerns in the research agenda of higher education. V. Tintos model has long been cited as the major theory in explaining dropout behavior. As his theory is so intertwined with path analysis,…

This report outlines strategies, developed by a state-legislative committee, for reducing the dropout rate in Colorado. The committee also investigated alternative methods of completing a high-school education program and ways of stressing the importance of education to Colorado youth. To gather information, testimonies provided by students,…

Why the dropout rate in apprenticeship programs is high, and ways to lower the rate and improve the programs. (MF)

Examines the zero-order relationship between academic status and high-school dropout, and whether the percentage of dropout increases after the variable of social involvement is introduced. (DM)