The author compares new estimates of college dropout rates with earlier studies, examines trends in enrollment rates and degree awards, and presents estimates of enrollment inflows and outflows. (SK)

Federal policy toward youth is divided between those encouraging employment and child labor laws which govern employment of those from 14-17. This study deals with quantification of the impacts of child labor laws by using Census data to identify shifting employment toward occupations not covered by these laws. (Author/JOW)

Evaluates a program in the New York City schools that uses employment as a method of reducing absenteeism and truancy in the high schools. The program has met with a measure of success although results are not statistically significant. (Author/IRT)

Examines the relationship between locus of control and participation/completion among 553 clients in adult basic education classes. Findings only suggest a relationship between locus of control and completion. Findings do indicate variations among ethnic groups, educational levels, and age groups regarding completion and locus of control. (Author)

The village adult education center holds the key to the success or failure of rural adult education programs. To meet the objectives of field work, new methodologies and approaches are needed, and programs must be strongly community-based. (SK)

Reports results of a study to determine the effect of educational maintenance allowances (EMA) on a student's staying in school. A substantial proportion of school-leavers indicated that they may have remained in school had an EMA been available. (KC)

Correspondence course students who did more than half the assignments were more likely to complete the course and do better on the final examination. Questions are raised concerning the motivation of those enrolled in correspondence courses. (Editor/JD)

The role of the community college in the educational growth and development of rural America can be enhanced by (1) strengthening the bond with rural public school districts; (2) developing a rural studies curriculum; and (3) becoming a major factor in the rural development process. (MB)

In testing the hypotheses of relationship between failure to complete an athletic program and a delinquent psychosocial profile, it was concluded that interaction of a delinquent disposition with structured pressures in an organized sports program may have been the cause of high dropout rate. (JD)

Describes experimental village institutes whose goal was to develop and maintain the village, to help transform it into a modern village so that Turkey's pattern of development would not follow the European model of urbanization. (Author/IRT)

Welfare-to-work programs are bringing more adults back to school. These programs are aimed at those who are 16 years or older without a high school diploma or its equivalent. However, many adult students leave school for a variety of reasons, including pregnancy, lack of interest, and transportation problems. Lists benchmarks for good adult…

Symposium participants identified policy issues in these areas related to alternative education for at-risk youth: choice, equity, public perception, definition, philosophy, stakeholder involvement, evaluation, staffing, curriculum, governance, and financing. Public discourse and policy discussion were considered essential to implementing…

Describes how concern about Black male college attendance and retention has become a front and center public policy research priority in Georgia. (EV)

Traces recent trends in child labor, conditions of employment, and schooling in Thailand. Finds, for example, that children withdraw from school and enter labor force because families cannot afford the cost of education. Describes the effect of education subsidies on poor families. Discusses policies and practices to eliminate exploitative forms…

Investigated longitudinal effects of being a first-generation college student on attrition. Results indicated that first-generation students were more likely to depart than their counterparts over time. After controlling for factors such as race, gender, high school grade point average (GPA), and family income, the risk of attrition was 71 percent…