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