The Dropout Controversy: Dropouts and Grownups; Coercion or Choice?.

Finn, Chester E., Jr.; Toby, Jackson

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ERIC Number: EJ394596

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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The Dropout Controversy: Dropouts and Grownups; Coercion or Choice?

Finn, Chester E., Jr.; Toby, Jackson

Public Interest, n96 p131-36 Sum 1989

Two authors discuss contrasting methods of dropout prevention. Debates the effectiveness of coercion as opposed to positive incentives to keep students in school. (FMW)

Descriptors: Attendance, Compulsory Education, Debate, Dropout Prevention, Dropouts, High Risk Students, Motivation Techniques, School Attendance Legislation, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Policymakers

Language: English

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