The differences between Black and White students are shown to be decreasing in both academic outcomes and in levels of participation in schooling. National data in five subject areas, high school completion rates, and dropout rates are compared. (Author/GPM)

Presents the findings of a study investigating student and teacher perceptions of the academic abilities of students enrolled in liberal arts courses; students' need for and use of support services; and course attrition rates. Suggests alternatives to promote student success. (WL)

Examines educator drop out rates in Illinois and reveals that this problem is not as great as has been reported in the media. (FL)

Provides and discusses a model for better understanding the critical relationship between academic advisement and student retention. Advisement is described as a developmental and student-centered activity. It is suggested that institutional retention efforts focus primary attention on improving those programs which increase the likelihood of a…

The extent to which enrollment rates are a good indicator of the extension of schooling in Italy is examined. These rates suggest that there has been a transition from elite to mass secondary education. The search for differences according to sex, social class, and regional variables is discussed. (MLW)

A survey of undergraduates at Scarborough College (Canada) shows that students withdraw because jobs become available and not because of educational costs. Lessening of commitment to a college education is also a factor. (MSE)

Interventions aimed at community college administrators, instructors, and counselors were shown to have a positive effect on academic year completion rates of vocational students when compared to nontreatment colleges. Treatments included a goal setting procedure, training in personalized systematic instruction, and training in counseling…

Describes the community college as a dynamic, mobile, and evolving institution. Cites ten societal needs and higher education's role in fulfilling them. Enumerates the instructional, quasi-instructional, and facilitating functions of the community college and advocates providing expanded services to high school dropouts and graduates who do not…

Describes two Tanzanian reform programs: Education for Self-Reliance and Decentralization. The first supports programs to make education relevant to rural life, correct elitist biases, and improve students' attitudes toward rural living. The second, already instituted in primary and adult education, seeks to promote community participation in…

Compares the attitudes of newcomers to rural areas from cities with those of rural newcomers and rural residents on several growth and development issues. The research suggests that rural newcomers may be more likely to function as advocates of change in a local situation than former urbanites. (Author/CT)

Descriptive data from a questionnaire completed by 1610 freshmen at a community college were used to identify potential dropouts. High school average, curriculum, reasons for going to college, certainty of occupational objectives, parental attitudes toward college, and college rating were significantly related to intention to persist. (RC)

This article discusses how the available models for describing the school-closing process are not applicable to large cities. Determinants of the school-closing process in St. Louis, Missouri, are analyzed. (BE)

Problems in the Nigerian Universal Primary Education scheme including a high dropout rate and early formal school termination indicate that career education should be built into the program. A sequence for and advantages of introducing career education into primary and secondary schools are outlined. (JMF)

Explains four rules for the care and guidance of children until age six so that they may develop and retain curiosity, imagination, and inquisitiveness, and have greater potential for accomplishment and enjoyment of life. Describes benefits when such care is given and negative effects when it is withheld. (SB)

Focuses on ways that British schools, reflecting the social patterns of the larger society, act to crystallize the disharmony between White Britons and immigrant West Indians. Discusses discrimination in class placement and in employment. (Author/GC)