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Wimer, Christopher; Bloom, Dan – MDRC, 2014
Despite progress on many fronts, young men of color still face many obstacles to success in American society and suffer disproportionately from economic and social disadvantage. In recent years, foundations and state and local governments have launched major initiatives to address this pressing issue. For example, in 2011, the City of New York…
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Males, Barriers, Social Bias
Millenky, Megan; Bloom, Dan; Dillon, Colleen – MDRC, 2010
Young people who drop out of high school face long odds of success in a labor market that increasingly values education and skills. This report presents interim results from a rigorous, ongoing evaluation of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program, which aims to "reclaim the lives of at-risk youth" who have dropped out of high school.…
Descriptors: Military Service, Control Groups, Educational Development, Mentors
Millenky, Megan; Bloom, Dan; Dillon, Colleen – MDRC, 2010
Young people who drop out of high school face long odds of success in a labor market that increasingly values education and skills. This report presents interim results from a rigorous, ongoing evaluation of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program, which aims to "reclaim the lives of at-risk youth" who have dropped out of high school. ChalleNGe…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Mentors, Residential Programs, At Risk Students