Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Response to a Complex Issue. |
| Source: |
American School Board Journal. 2012 Magna Awards, p23-23. 1p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*High school dropouts, *Graduation rate, *Educational intervention, *Graduation coaches, *Evening & continuation school students, Prevention |
| Geographic Terms: |
Newport News (Va.), Virginia |
| Company/Entity: |
Newport News Public Schools (Va.) |
| Abstract: |
The article looks at the Dropout Prevention and Recovery Program at Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) in Newport News, Virginia designed to lower high school dropout rates. The program goals included intervention plans for middle school students at risk of dropping out, hiring high school graduation coaches, and an evening school program. The article states dropout rates greatly decreased during the period between 2008 and 2011 as a result of the initiative. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
