Dropout-Prevention Programs
Right Intent, Wrong Focus, and Some Suggestions on Where to Go from Here
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9729033 |
|---|---|
| Authors | María Robledo Montecel (Intercultural Development Research Association, corresponding author), Josie D Cortez (Intercultural Development Research Association), Albert Cortez (Intercultural Development Research Association) |
| Year | 2004 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 169-188 |
| Publication date | 2004-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education and Urban Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0013-1245 • E-ISSN: 1552-3535 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0013124503261327 |
| OpenAlex | W2157977291 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 3 |
The factors that contribute to student dropouts have been the focus of extensive deliberation during the last decade. Despite expanded attention, the number of dropouts remains unacceptably high. Drawing on the authors’ 17-year history of dropout research in Texas, Arizona, and across the country, this article describes the alarming dropout rates, especially among Hispanic students; assesses efforts that have been undertaken to address the dropout issue, including proven dropout prevention programs; and provides a new paradigm for preventing dropouts
Dropout (neural networks · Medical education · Political science · Computer Science · Early Childhood Education and Development · Medicine · Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.13 |
| Citation span | 2010 - 2016 (7) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |