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Download full textLevin-Epstein, Jodie, Ed.; Greenberg, Mark H., Ed. – 2003
This report discusses six programs being considered by the 108th Congress for reauthorization, focusing on policies designed to assist disconnected and at-risk youth. The review seeks to identify how the programs do or do not consider at-risk or disconnected youth ad how such programs might be improved. After an introduction by Alan Houseman, six…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Literacy, Federal Legislation
Direct linkOsgood, D. Wayne, Ed.; Foster, E. Michael, Ed.; Flanagan, Constance, Ed.; Ruth, Gretchen R., Ed. – University of Chicago Press, 2005
In the decade after high school, young people continue to rely on their families in many ways-sometimes for financial support, sometimes for help with childcare, and sometimes for continued shelter. But what about those young people who confront special difficulties during this period, many of whom can count on little help from their families? "On…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Social Support Groups, Barriers, At Risk Persons
Phillips, Norma Kolko, Ed.; Straussner, Shulamith Lala Ashenberg, Ed. – 1997
The 12 chapters of this volume offer a comprehensive portrait of today's children and their challenging urban environments. The opportunities and obstacles that confront children are examined in detail, and key social problems are discussed in the following contributions: (1) "Growing Up in the Urban Environment: Opportunities and Obstacles for…
Descriptors: Children, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
