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Showing 1 to 20 of 206 for “"Dropping out"”.
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Pathways to dropping out
… perceptions of a select group of black males about their school experiences. The purpose of the study was to compare the perceptions of dropouts with the perceptions of in-school participants to predict the likelihood of the in-school participants becoming dropouts. The participants were 20 …
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High School Dropping- Out and Returning: Case Studies and Policy Recommendations
… for by their teachers in the periods of their dropping out. They experienced that it was easy to cut class and enjoy excitement outside of school and there was no other option than leaving school when they found out that they could not graduate on time. The results of this study suggest that …
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The relationships between gender, students' achievement and dropping out in rural Vietnam
… between gender, students' achievement and dropping out in lower secondary schools in rural Vietnam. More specifically, the thesis investigates the extent to which gender influences students' achievement and dropping out as well as the extent to which dropping out influences students' …
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Self-determination and perceived competence as antecedents for participants dropping out of sport
… people choose to continue whereas others dropout of sport.
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The Relationship Between Sex Education Programs and Dropping Out of High School Due to Pregnancy
… in sex education courses or programs and dropping out of school due to pregnancy? Procedure. Public schools in Iowa were selected for the random sampling according to size as determined by average daily membership. A questionnaire devised by the investigator was sent to all schools in the …
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Perceptions of Returning Adult Education Students Regarding Dropping Out of High School in One Virginia School Division
… participants' perceptions of why they dropped out of high school and the rationale, and why they returned to an adult education program to continue their education. Findings from this study showed that returning adult education students experience a variety of life experiences and rationale …
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In Their Own Words: Individuals with Learning Disabilities, Dropping Out and Graduating From A Rural High School
… the reasons attributed to graduating from or dropping out of a rural high school in southwestern Virginia by four white males identified as learning disabled. Through participant interviews supported by archival data and essential informant interviews, a picture emerges of an ongoing process …
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Dropping out of High School Among African Americans in Benton Harbor, Michigan : a Study of its Economic Implications
… study examined the economic implications of dropping out of high school for African Americans in Benton Harbor, Michigan.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The methodology used in this study is a documentary one. Sources relating to the economic implications of dropping out o f high school among African …
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Online Credit Recovery as an Effective Intervention for American Students at Risk of Dropping Out of High School
… school year, over 1.2 million students drop out of high school in the United States (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2001). One in four African American students and nearly one in five Hispanic students attend high schools where graduating is not the norm (United States Department …
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An Investigation of the Perceptions of Latino High School Males Who Were in Danger of Dropping Out but Persevered
… achievement in public high school. The dropout conundrum has serious economic and societal implications for the United States. In addition, the explosion of the Latino population in the southwestern portion of the U.S. adds another dimension to this dilemma since Latinos have a greater …
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Examining the Phenomenon of Dropping Out of High School Through the Perspectives and Experiences of the African American Male
… of African American students in Arkansas drop out of school (Bailey & Dziko, 2008). The African American male high school dropouts are much higher than the number of male dropouts from other ethnic groups. As the researcher reviewed the current data about African American dropouts, it was the …
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Dropping out and girls’ education: What are the factors to dropout? A case of Masumbwe Division in Mbogwe district, Tanzania
… from home to school, which lead to drop out from school. The study therefore sought to establish the factors leading to drop out among female students in Masumbwe division, Mbogwe District. The objectives of the study were: To determine the school based factors that lead to drop out of …
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An examination of the relationship of six risk factors associated with dropping out of high school for students with disabilities in south central Michigan
… retrospective (ex post facto), research in south central Michigan was to determine the relationship of six risk factors associated with dropping out of high school to students with disabilities (SWDs). The six risk factors were (a) grade retention (never held back or held back one or more …
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The impact of career counseling plus DISCOVER (Internet version) on the academic achievement of high school sophomores at risk for dropping out of school
… to struggle with the problem of high school dropouts. Researchers and educators have identified and developed interventions to address this problem, including prevention programs within the schools to assist with academic and personal struggles, as well as career guidance programs, such as ACT's …
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A Qualitative Investigation of Principals' Experiences with and Interventions Provided to Gifted Students who have Dropped Out or are At Risk of Dropping Out
… with gifted students who have dropped out of school or are at risk of dropping out of school. The research was guided by the following research questions, 1.) What do high school principals indicate are their experiences with gifted dropouts? 2.) What interventions or supports do high …
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"If we want an education, we want an education It's our choice": How four youth at risk of dropping out of high school experienced social capital
<p>Youth who are at risk of dropping out of high school are often challenged by significant emotional and behavioral support needs, and are typically disengaged from the educational process and the social networks that can help them succeed in their homes, in school, and in their communities. This …
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Understanding the High School Dropout Process Through Student Engagement and School Processes: Evidence from the Educational Longitudinal Study of 2002
<p>Dropping out of school has been viewed as a final stage in a cumulative process of disengagement. In recent years, the construct of engagement has received increased attention leading policymakers and scholars to suggest that efforts to increase engagement in school could reduce high school …
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Personal, Family, and Curriculum Variables Among High School Dropouts with Mild Disabilities
… and curriculum variables among high school dropouts with mild disabilities. The review of research literature on dropouts from general and special education assisted in the selection of the variables. The outcome variable (high school dropouts with mild disabilities) and the relationship to the …
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More Qualifications and Less Dropout? From Compulsory Schooling to Vocational Education in Italy
… are usually obtained by already disadvantaged youths. One of the biggest problems in this regard is dropping out (also named early school-leaving)—i.e. young people who leave the education system before completing upper secondary school. Many interventions have attempted to prevent or discourage …
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