US Education - Nearly 1/3 of US HS students will dropout

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The discussion centers on the alarming statistic that nearly one-third of U.S. high school students are expected to drop out, with significant implications for the workforce and economy. Participants highlight the lack of blue-collar job opportunities and the increasing reliance on GED programs as alternatives to traditional high school diplomas. A notable concern is the disproportionate dropout rates among minority students, particularly Hispanic students, which have been exacerbated by socioeconomic factors. The conversation also touches on the need for educational reforms and the importance of instilling a sense of responsibility in students to prevent future dropouts.

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  • Understanding of U.S. high school education systems
  • Familiarity with socioeconomic factors affecting education
  • Knowledge of GED programs and their implications
  • Awareness of dropout statistics and demographic trends
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  • Research the impact of socioeconomic status on high school dropout rates
  • Explore educational reform initiatives aimed at reducing dropout rates
  • Investigate the effectiveness of GED programs compared to traditional high school diplomas
  • Analyze demographic trends in education, focusing on minority student performance
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Educators, policymakers, social workers, and anyone interested in understanding and addressing the challenges of high school dropout rates in the U.S.

  • #31
Pengwuino said:
... I mean if you consider the fact that people sue the government by even vaguely promoting some "way of life", what chance does forcing kids into indoctrination sessions have of making it?

Political Will will cut through this, can people really sue the gov't for this ? Maybe we should produce more lawyers instead.

Of course every individual has different abilities, not all will become top notch scientists, however there would be enough technicians so that labor competion will increase and leads to lower salary demands, which then lowers labor cost for companies thus job outsourcing will be lessened.

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  • #32
What Makes a Good High School?
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5372097

Weekend Edition Sunday, April 30, 2006 · How can U.S. high schools do a better job? A new study identifies key characteristics of high schools that work. And at Granger High in Washington state, the principal demands high standards for students and staff.
An example of a solution. It has to be accomplished on the local level, not by mandates from the Federal government.
 
  • #33
Astronuc said:
What Makes a Good High School?
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5372097

An example of a solution. It has to be accomplished on the local level, not by mandates from the Federal government.


The US mantra, and the core reason why US education is the way it is. Local communities are dominated by wallet minded voters who have no motivation to spend on improving education, as opposed to behavior of students in schools.
 
  • #34
selfAdjoint said:
The US mantra, and the core reason why US education is the way it is. Local communities are dominated by wallet minded voters who have no motivation to spend on improving education, as opposed to behavior of students in schools.
Education is a certainly complicated issue.

Effective education require not only effective teaching, but students who are willing and wanting to learn.

Student behavior is a significant issue. Many students come to school with problems from home or community. Some are abused, and others witness the abuse of family members. Others are ashamed because of their economic status. How can a student learn, when trying to deal with that?

Other students have learning difficulties and in some cases physiological/psychological issues that interfere with the learning process. Yet they are expected to learn along side other students who do not have these challenges!

One size does not fit all.

I was providing one example of one principal and a group of teachers who are trying to make a difference, instead of giving up.