Sunday, February 12, 2012

ttt on dropout

edtechtalk @monk51295 @hickstro @buffyjhamilton @RdngTeach @mylatinteacher @shklepesh @MaryAnnReilly What "reports on HS engagement" are we talking of?

hickstro @paulallison @monk51295 @buffyjhamilton @RdngTeach @mylatinteacher @shklepesh @MaryAnnReilly For instance, Gates report http://t.co/2UfUOz9z

Are these reports telling the entire story?  aks @hickstro


How do dropouts feel about their decision?

  • 81 percent said they now believe graduating from high school is important to success in life.
  • 74 percent said if they were able to relive the experience, they would have stayed in school.
  • 47 percent agreed it was hard to find a good job without a diploma.

What might have kept dropouts in school?

  • 81 percent called for more "real-world" learning opportunities.
  • 75 percent wanted smaller classes with more individual instruction