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Bragdon, Diane – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The number of high school dropouts in the United States is staggering. Every day, 7,000 students drop out and only about 70 percent of students nationwide leave high school with a traditional high school diploma. Previous research has shown that students demonstrating risk factors for dropout can be identified early in middle school. The purpose…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Academic Achievement, At Risk Students, Middle School Students
Jordan, Ann – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, 2006
Improving the odds for severely at-risk children to achieve success in school and in their adult lives constantly challenges educators and social workers alike. In this article, the author describes how a partnership between the Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development in Cincinnati, Ohio is helping young students see the…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Early Intervention, Career Exploration, Day Camp Programs