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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"high school drop out"”.
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"I never seen myself going to college": An intimate inquiry of foster alumni in higher education
… transition to adulthood and engagement with higher education. Foster alumni are one of the most disadvantaged student populations, compelling educators and policy makers to create pathways leading to student success. This qualitative life history explores the journey of one foster alumnus …
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The need for outreach programs for African American men in inner city areas
This thesis sought to analyze the need for outreach programs for African-American males in inner city areas. This study identified societal issues that pose as potential barriers for African-American males. These included issues like unemployment, high school drop-out rates, lack of male role …
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An evaluation of the effects of a career development program for students with disabilities at transition from high school to adult life
… Careers Network (HECN). Designed for inner city high school students with and without disabilities the program has been in existence since 1991, focusing on preparing students for education or careers in the allied health care industry. The program's overall goal was to increase the rate of …
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Using a Community-Based Participatory Research Approach to Address Individual and Community Health in Charleston, MS. The Initial Step: A Formative Needs Assessment
… The greatest social concerns identified were high school drop out rate, teen pregnancy, poverty, domestic violence, poor housing, alcohol abuse, drugs, smoking, limited jobs, limited education, illiteracy, and few social opportunities. Findings revealed the environmental concerns were …
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Long term effects of video and computer game heavy use on health, mental health and education outcomes among adolescents in the U.S.
… have investigated the associated negative outcomes of this putative mental health problem, such as academic failure, physical and mental health problems, but findings have been inconsistent and have methodological weaknesses. Most studies have been cross-sectional, which could not establish …
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Broken Circle: Urban Aboriginal Youth and the Drop-out Question
… the ages of 18-44) did not earn their secondary school diploma or equivalent. Given the lack of student voices found in existing studies (Schissel & Wortherspoon, 2003) and because of the concentration of urban Aboriginal persons in Sudbury (Statistics Canada: Aboriginal Conditions in Census …