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    • « What Do You Know? | Home | Recommended Resource: Student Engagement »

    By traciehenninger | February 9, 2009

    I think the 5 biggest reasons high school students in my home (suburban/rural) school district are dropping out are:

    1) failing courses, getting behind in credits

    2) working more than part time (difficulty managing both school and work)

    3) home/family issues

    4) pregnancy

    5) disconnected from teachers and/or students

    Topics: Drop Out Rate |

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