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High School Graduation And Dropout Rates In Nevada, Tiffany G. Tyler, Sandra D. Owens
High School Graduation And Dropout Rates In Nevada, Tiffany G. Tyler, Sandra D. Owens
Social Health of Nevada Reports
The causes and consequences of high school dropout rates are multifaceted and of great importance to society, and that is why this problem has been the subject of close scrutiny by educators, researchers, administrators, politicians and laypersons. Experts do not always agree on the nature of this social problem, but they have pinpointed its economic and social costs, identified key risk factors, and outlined most promising policy options for improving high school graduation rates in our society.
Dropout And Graduation Rates In Nevada, Sandra D. Owens-Kane
Dropout And Graduation Rates In Nevada, Sandra D. Owens-Kane
Social Health of Nevada Reports
This report spotlights the high school graduation and dropout rates in Nevada, shows how the trends in our state compared to the trends in other states, and outlines community resources available to Nevadans seeking to improve their educational achievements. High school dropout and graduation rates are key indicators by which we judge an educational system. The importance of these indicators stems from the fact that higher educational achievement correlates positively with individual and community social health – e.g., the higher the graduation rates of individuals within a community, the greater the level of personal fulfillment and community development. Conversely, high …