“Why We Drop Out”: Understanding and Disrupting Student Pathways to Leaving School

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Description

Through engaging stories and using students’ voices, this book corrects persistent misconceptions about youth who drop out of highschool. In accordance with research conducted with high school dropouts in both urban and rural communities, the authors argue that, contrary to popular belief, most dropouts aren’t disengaged from school at an early age. Many have positive memories in their education, both social and academic, that educators and policymakers can draw on to create successful prevention and intervention practices. The narratives and insights presented here will lend a hand readers to better take into account the interplay of school-related and personal factors that lead students to drop out of school. “Why We Drop Out” is very important reading for K–12 educators, school principals, counselors, psychologists, and everyone all for our nation’s dropout crisis.

Book Features:

  • Looks beyond stereotypes to more effectively identify students at risk.
  • Identifies the underlying patterns and processes associated with falling by the wayside.
  • Incorporates student profiles and experiences to illustrate key issues.
  • Includes a research-based framework to lend a hand readers connect stories to policy implications.
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