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French, Joseph L. – NASSP Bull, 1969
The complete research report is available from ERIC under the title of "Employment Status and Characteristics of High School Dropouts of High Ability, U.S. Office of Education contract OEC-5-85-029.
Descriptors: Ability, Dropout Characteristics, Dropouts, Gifted
Hurkamp, Rosemary Crosby – J Educ, 1969
Abbreviated version of the atuhor's EdD dissertation (Boston University, School of Education, May 19, 1968).
Descriptors: Adult Dropouts, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Attendance
Chicago Public Schools, IL. – 1964
THIS REPORT BY A CITYWIDE COMMITTEE DESCRIBES EXISTING PROGRAMS FOR POTENTIAL SCHOOL DROPOUTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT. AMONG THE EXISTING PROVISIONS ARE (1) REGULAR INSERVICE SESSIONS FOR TEACHERS IN AREAS WHERE THE DROPOUT RATE IS HIGH, (2) PERIODIC FACULTY MEETINGS, (3) A FACULTY COMMITTEE TO GIVE SOME DIRECTION IN…
Descriptors: Community Organizations, Curriculum Development, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Research
MILLER, S.M.; SALEEM, BETTY – 1964
THE AIM WAS TO DISCOVER WHAT KINDS OF PROBLEMS DROPOUTS FACE IN THE LABOR MARKET, THE KINDS OF TRAINING AND/OR GUIDANCE OF BENEFIT TO THEM AND WHETHER THE SCHOOL SYSTEM SHOULD PROVIDE SPECIAL TRAINING AND GUIDANCE FACILITIES. ONLY A FEW RESEARCH EFFORTS HAVE STUDIED IN DEPTH THE POST-DROPOUT EXPERIENCE OF SCHOOL-LEAVERS. FORTY-ONE BOY AND…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Programs, Dropouts
Download full textDade County Public Schools, Miami, FL. – 1968
The document is a followup, report on dropouts from Dade County, Florida, public schools. It appears that the county's dropout rate is less than the national one. Findings are also presented in 25 tables and an appendix. This report is a follow-up of ED 001 704. (NH)
Descriptors: County School Districts, Data Collection, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Rate
Drake Univ., Des Moines, IA. – 1974
Is there an effective way to reduce freshman attrition at Duke University? If a group of freshman students preidentified as exit prone is provided with more advising time from a member of the ranked faculty, then the rate of attrition from this exit-prone group will be less than the attrition rate for the rest of the freshman cohort. Is there a…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Rate, Dropout Research
Nicholi, Armand M., II – 1970
Approximately half of the 7,000,000 students currently enrolled in college will fail to complete their education. This study investigates the causes of this high attrition rate by examining the records of 1,454 undergraduates who dropped out of Harvard College for various reasons over a 5-year period. Sources of the data were: (1) Registrar's…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, College Students, Dropout Characteristics
Steele, Matt W. – 1974
The basic objective of this exploratory study was to attempt to locate specific areas of university life that might be related to undergraduate student attrition. During the 1972-73 academic year at the University of Miami, student satisfaction and dissatisfaction in 34 areas of University of Miami student life were examined (via four field…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Research
Kester, Donald L. – 1972
The primary objective of the Three-Year Nor Cal Attrition Study was to demonstrate that community colleges could overcome the "revolving door" problem and help potential dropouts. It was further realized that the rich descriptive data base that Nor Cal had collected could be of use to the entire academic community. Although grand totals…
Descriptors: Databases, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Research, Followup Studies
Cleckner, John – 1971
In this study, the author examines the effects of various decisions on the cost of education in school districts that have many remedial students. As the focal point of the investigation, a junior high school population (grades 7-9) was selected. The junior high years represent a critical period in the education of remedial students -- those with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Rate, Dropouts
Schwabach, Deborah – American School Board Journal, 1985
Describes one family's unsuccessful experience with a minority student in a foster home situation. Schools are not equipped to handle the special problems of certain students who make up a large percentage of the dropout population. (MD)
Descriptors: Attendance, Counselor Training, Dropout Prevention, Dropouts
Diekhoff, George M.; Diekhoff, Karen Bembry – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1984
This study examined intake records from 114 students enrolled in literacy training. Several variables obtained at intake were found to be related to persistence. Dropouts tended to (1) be young and Hispanic, (2) not be seeking high school equivalency certification, (3) be unemployed but available for work, and (4) have other illiterate family…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Counseling Techniques, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention
Hruska, Richard A., Comp. – Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Data Services, 2006
Act 49 of 1987 requires the Secretary of Education to provide the General Assembly with an annual report on public school dropouts in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this report is to document the actual number of students who drop out each year and to provide various characteristics about these students. The type of data collected about each dropout…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Dropouts, Secondary Schools, Student Characteristics
Hruska, Richard A., Comp. – Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Data Services, 2005
Act 49 of 1987 requires the Secretary of Education to provide the General Assembly with an annual report on public school dropouts in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this report is to document the actual number of students who drop out each year and to provide various characteristics about these students. The type of data collected about each dropout…
Descriptors: Dropout Programs, Dropout Prevention, Dropouts, Public Schools
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn. Div. of Assessment and Accountability. – 2001
This study addressed the question of whether new Regents graduation requirements and higher standards for grade promotion are leading to an increase in the dropout rate in New York City schools, examining data from previous research on similar issues. One study noted the impact of promotional Gates for grades 4 and 7 (part of promotional policy in…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Dropout Rate, Dropout Research, Dropouts
