High School Dropouts

The Economic Bailout Is Not Enough: The Case for Obama, Education, and the Longer View

Martin Carnoy | Posted 11.04.2008 | Politics

Read More: Tuition Tax Credits, Economic Bailout, Teacher Quality, John McCain, Economic Crisis, Federal Investment Policy, Education Policy, Economic Growth, High School Dropouts, Barack Obama, Politics News
Martin Carnoy

Obama gave twelve major education speeches in this campaign and McCain only two. McCain hasn't introduced a major education initiative in his 26 years in Congress.

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Eating Disorder Roulette

Charlotte Hilton Andersen | Posted 07.07.2008 | Living

Read More: Preppies, Anorexia, New Research, Teens, Eating Disorders, High School, Jocks, Emo, Bulimia, Goths, Athletics, Social Anxiety, High School Dropouts, Living News
Charlotte Hilton Andersen

Why do teens get eating disorders? Blame it on their friends! But wait, it's not that simple. In fact, it doesn't matter which group teen girls actually fall into, but only which group they most identify with.

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Race and the High School Dropout Crisis: Clinton's Plan

Michele McNeil | Posted 03.24.2008 | Home

Read More: Education, Hillary Clinton, High School Dropouts, Barack Obama, Obama Race Speech, Offthebus, Home News
Michele McNeil

Last week, Barack Obama touched off a serious discussion about race in this country and rightfully drew attention to the role education plays in the s...

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Army Gets Fewer High School Grads in '07

AP | KIMBERLY HEFLING | Posted 01.22.2008 | Politics

Read More: Iraq War, Warwire, War on Terror, War in Afghanistan, Army Recruitment, High School Dropouts, War in Iraq, Afghanistan War, Politics News

WASHINGTON — The percent of Army recruits with a high school diploma dropped last year, continuing a trend that has worsened since the start of ...

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Battling The Dropout Epidemic

William Milliken | Posted 10.16.2007 | Living

Read More: Make a Difference, Communities in Schools, Dropout Epidemic, High School Dropouts, Living News
William Milliken

I found out that I learned differently, but back then I assumed I was dumb, and the self-image stuck with me.

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Dumb and Dumber: The Gateses on Parade

Gerald Bracey | Posted 10.08.2007 | Politics

Read More: Strong American Schools, Bill Gates, High School Dropouts, Education in America, Melinda Gates, Gates Foundation, Politics News
Gerald Bracey

Strong American Schools is just another fear-mongering device from people who want to control schools and curriculum. They should be ashamed.

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