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- Implementing Success Programs for High School Drop OutsThis article looks at the need for success programs for those who choose to drop out of high school.
- Why the United States Should Raise the High School Dropout AgeRaising the high school dropout age in the US would have many benefits to the future of our society.
Who is to Blame for the Soaring High School Dropout Rate?It is neither sexy nor riddled with bullets; subsequently, the soaring high school dropout rate is not usually making headlines. Of course, when the rates surpass the 50% mark, even the most sensationalist news networks must pay attention.- How to Prevent Rising High School Dropout RatesThere are many reasons why kids drop out of high school; for the purpose of research, it is wise to interview these students (if possible) just as we interview employees' reasons for leaving a job (exit interviews).
High School Dropout Rate 1 in 4, According to StudyThe high school dropout rate is actually 1 in 4, not the 10 percent that the United States government estimates according to a new study from the University of Michigan.- High School Dropouts: The Pain We All ShareA student who drops out of high school costs everybody more money, and limits their potential for growth and happiness.
Millionaire High School DropoutsFor some, the road to success begins with failure. While I don't advocate dropping out of school, for many individuals, completion of a formal education did not hinder success - it provided the impetus to succeed.
Movie Review: The Change-Up (2011)Movie Review: The Change-Up (2011) starring Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman, Leslie Mann, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin, Mircea Monroe, Andrea Moore, Taaffe O'Connell- U.S. College-Completion Rates Need to ImproveThis article explains the reasons behind poor college completion rates in the U.S. and offers a perspective.
Effective Headlines Say it Allmore effective headlines- Education is the Solution ... Or is It?They say that education is one of America's great resources. It is true. I bet to agree the quotes from Nelson Mandala that education is one of the most powerful tool you can change the world. Indeed, education is the key for us to success.
- This Nation's Limited IntelligenceWe limit ourselves by assuming that the part is more worthy than the whole.
President Obama Delivers Positive Address to StudentsAfter much controversy, President Obama's address to students at Wakefield High School, a racially diverse school in Arlington County, was filled with positive messages for our country's children and nothing else. Will the alarmists say they're sorry?- Education FallaciesPolitical and educational leaders continue to espouse the need for more and higher level education for the masses. Only those with technical or university degrees can achieve the "American Dream".
- Who is to Blame for the High Rate of High School Dropouts?When a healthy student fails to obtain a high school diploma, who should accept the blame, the school or the parents?
- America's Richest People Who Dropped Out of High SchoolYes, education is still the best pathway to success. But some extraordinary people seem to defy the odds and succeed despite leaving high school. Here are some examples of ultra wealthy people who followed this path.
- GED Education? - Tips on Going from High School Dropout to College FreshmanTransitioning from high school dropout to college freshman can be a challenge. So much so, it may feel like you're trying to leap a huge chasm.
