NEA IN ACTION

NEA's Position on Dropout Prevention
Make high school graduation a priority.
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NEA's 12-Point Action Plan
Addressing the dropout crisis.
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The Dropout Directive
NEA's plan. (NEA Today 2007)
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Serving All Students
NEA series on six groups of students traditionally underserved by schools.
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Status of Education of Four Groups
See NEA reports on the status of education of four groups affected by the achievement gaps.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Diplomas Count 2008
Graduation data by state & mapping tool. (Education Week) 
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Reconnnecting with Out-of-School Youth
Review of report of 12 communities.
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Cities in Crisis
Review of new graduation report. (America's Promise)
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End the Dropout Crisis?
Practical guide proposes three steps. (CSOS)
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Dropout Prevention Programs
WWC review of 11 programs.
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More research in Resources

CHANGING LIVES

Helping Dropouts Return to School
Georgia high school success story. From Learning First Alliance.

Extraordinary Graduate, Future Teacher
Although she got pregnant, she graduated high school, then college.

English Teacher Involves Other Adults
Students choose one adult who wants to see them graduate from high school.

Race and Schools: The Need for Action
Research linked to recommendations for closing achievement gaps. (Orfield)

The Crisis in the Education of Latino Students 
Research linked to recommendations for closing achievement gaps. (Gándara)

Programs stressing real-world skills are reaching potential dropouts
Article from NEA Today (Jan 2008)

More stories like these 

Share Your Story
Have you helped a would-be dropout stay in school? Tell us how.

Do It for Yourself & Your Future
Why I decided to stay in school.
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ON THE DISCUSSION BOARDS

How do I organize a movement to help adults finish high school education?

TOOL KIT

Tool Kit for Creating Your Own Truancy Reduction Program
Resources to guide communities, schools, and parents in addressing the problem of truancy. (The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention)

Steps You Can Take

Tips for Parents and Family —Ideas to help parents and family get involved with their child's schooling and staying in school. (en español )

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Parent Guides
NEA/PTA Parent Guides
Practical information parents can use with their kids.

Web
National Dropout Prevention Centers

CISNET - Community in Schools

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