Dropout

America's Public Schools: Still Unequal And Unjust

Marian Wright Edelman | Posted 04.08.2012

Marian Wright Edelman

The struggle to make sure a quality education is available to every child -- and not just a privilege for a few -- is the unfinished and critical business before the nation for it will determine America's future place on the global stage in a rapidly changing competitive world.

Expert Says "College Ready For All" Will Not Solve Dropout Crisis

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International | Posted 03.21.2012

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International

By: Robyn Gee Could being on the high school football team prepare you just as well for the workplace as taking an advanced placement class? By forci...

Teaching In The Young Lions' Lair

Turnstyle | Posted 01.09.2012

Turnstyle

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Amanda M. Fairbanks

Young Latinos Vital To Reaching National College Degree Attainment Goals

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda M. Fairbanks | Posted 10.16.2011

Daniel Perez narrowly avoided the fate of navigating his young life armed with only a high school diploma. His family had emigrated from Mexico whe...

Grandpa And Grandson Prove It's Never Too Late To Earn GED

WCF Courier | Andrew Wind | Posted 08.02.2011

WATERLOO -- Bob Speed is finally getting his GED, more than 50 years after dropping out of high school. The 70-year-old Dunkerton man will be joined ...

Lessons on a Balanced College Life Learned by a Dropout

Sam Raushenbush | Posted 05.25.2011

Sam Raushenbush

I now find myself in a position that many Americans find themselves in today, working a low-paying job, trying to pay all the bills.

Droppin' Out: The Real American Crisis

Casey Gane-McCalla | Posted 05.25.2011

Casey Gane-McCalla

For too many years Americans have fought against things: communism, drugs, poverty. Isn't it time to fight for something?