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Peer reviewedAlexander, Karl L.; Entwisle, Doris R.; Horsey, Carrie S. – Sociology of Education, 1997
Presents the results of a study that tracked the educational progress of a group of first graders from 1982 to 1996. Examines the children's personal qualities, first-grade experiences, and family circumstances as precursors to dropping out in high school. Identifies dropping out as a long-term process of disengagement. (MJP)
Descriptors: Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Research, Dropouts, Educational Attainment
Download full textRuffin, Minnie R.; And Others – 1991
The ScholarshipBuilder Program, an adopt-a-class program, began in November 1988 to encourage selected first-grade students to stay in school until graduation in the year 2000. Scholarships will be provided by Merrill Lynch, Incorporated, for students who go on to college, and a one-time stipend will be provided to students who enter the military…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Black Students, College Preparation, Dropout Prevention
