A survey of 277 county jail inmates found that 27 percent of dropouts and 14 percent of high school graduates participated in counseling, stress management, and/or educational programs. Youthful and Hispanic offenders were overrepresented in the nonparticipating dropout population. (SK)

Classification accuracies of models for predicting later high school dropouts from data available in student records for grades 4 through 8 were examined for 503 dropouts and 282 persisters (nondropouts) in Florida. Separate prediction models for each grade level have practical importance; implications for dropout prediction are discussed. (SLD)

A study investigated whether determinants of college students' decisions to withdraw from an institution are similar to those affecting decisions to transfer to other institutions. Subjects (n=2,954) were entering freshmen at a state university. Results indicated different factors discriminated between persisters and dropouts and between…

Discusses issues affecting the education of migrant students with disabilities. These involve identifying special education needs, promoting communication to ensure continuity of services, addressing students educational needs, preventing students from dropping out, involving parents in students' education, meeting health needs, and training…

This nation has spent billions of public dollars over the years on dropout prevention, with limited results. Inspired by Eugene Lang's successes, this article proposes that every state create a Student Incentive Plan for economically disadvantaged children designed to mitigate a legacy of poverty and increase these children's financial security…

Examined factors affecting persistence/attrition of college students (n=301) at high risk for dropping out who were enrolled in personal and academic development seminars. Findings revealed that student demographic and retention characteristics, rather than stress coping resources, appeared to be most useful in predicting attrition. Findings…

New undergraduates (n=198) completed surveys on expectations about college adjustment; later completed survey of actual adjustment. Six years later, results indicated that two different sets of items best discriminated among good-standing persisters and leavers, and among poor-standing persisters and leavers. Emotional and social adjustment items…

Offers suggestions to technology education teachers for motivating African-American youth who are at risk of dropping out of school and society. Suggests using their unique learning styles and emphasizing the fun of technology. (JOW)

A survey of 311 at-risk students participating in an Individual Prescription Program showed they had positive perceptions of school, careers, and success; positive role models; and high parent and teacher expectations. Many felt their career choices were limited by gender or ethnicity. A relationship between career information sources and career…

Questions whether the Toronto Board of Education's Triangle Program, intended to support lesbian and gay students at risk of dropping out, can help youth of color without addressing the interaction of racial and sexual identity. Suggests that the program further marginalizes these students, without addressing institutional racism and homophobia.…

Compares high-school dropout rates for boys versus girls in 45 schools with grade spans of 7-12, 9-12, or 10-12. For all three grade spans, boys had higher dropout rates than girls. Highest rates were in the 10-12 grade span; the lowest were in 7-12 districts. (Contains 13 references.) (MLH)

Examines a Mexican "culture of migration," in which U.S. migration becomes an expectation for young people. Among approximately 7,000 secondary students surveyed in Zacatecas (Mexico), adolescents from families involved in U.S. migration were more likely to aspire to live and work in the United States, increasing the likelihood they…

Feedback from 22 adults enrolled in evening language classes revealed a need for clear precourse information and advice, appropriate assessment and placement, and attention to group dynamics in order to retain learners in language classes. (SK)

School completion and dropping out of school are developmental processes with strong social and emotional antecedents. The early development of attachment bonds, and subsequent positive and negative behaviors and relationships set an early path toward school completion or drop out. Discusses ways to enhance emotional bonds before and during the…

Argues that creating separate schools for ninth-grade students improves their academic and social transition to high school. Supports argument with research results and personal anecdotes. Describes school district experiences in developing and operating ninth-grade centers. (PKP)