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Who's Leaving School? 
In 2004, 10.3 percent of all 16- to 24-year-old Americans left school without any kind of a high school completion credential. Who are these students? And what are we doing to help them?

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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

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

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)

Keeping It Real
Programs stressing real-world skills are reaching potential dropouts.
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Cold Realities
School has 47 percent grad rate, but teacher stays to help students. (USA Today)
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More stories like these 

Do It for Yourself & Your Future
Why I decided to stay in school.
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Share Your Story
Have you helped a would-be dropout stay in school? Tell us how.

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

Students at-risk of dropping out often feel like they don't belong.
How do you help them?

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.
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National Dropout Prevention Centers
CISNET - Community in Schools
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