Categories

SCHOOLS, high school, EDUCATION, secondary education, EQUITY, outcomes, BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION, dropout prevention

Areas

DISTRICT:inclusive leadership for equity and accountability

Authors

Bridgeland, J., Diulio, J., & Balfanz, R.

Published

2009

Publisher

Civic Enterprises, LLC, Peter D. Hart Research Associates for the AT&T Foundation and the America's Promise Alliance

Abstract

This report has documented a mix of hopeful views and challenging statistics concerning how, and how well, those on the front lines of America's schools -- teachers and principals -- understand the nation's high school dropout crisis. Teachers and administrators in public high schools recognize there is a dropout problem, know they are confronted with daunting challenges in classrooms and in schools, and express strong support for reforms to address high dropout rates. Yet, less than one-third of teachers believe that schools should expect all students to meet high academic standards, graduate with the skills to do college-level work, and provide extra support to struggling students to help them meet those standards.

Files

• http://ea.niusileadscape.org/docs/FINAL_PRODUCTS/LearningCarousel/frontlines.pdf