Dropping Out of School

By Heidi Watkins

This volume explores issues related to dropping out of school, including reasons for dropping out of school, the economic impact of dropping out of school, and new strategies to decrease dropout rates. A collection of essays presents diversity of opinion on each topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Essay sources include the Alliance for Excellent Education, Advancement Project, Dale Mezzacappa, Jeff Kelly Lowenstein, and Sarah Karp.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737762896
• ISBN13: 9780737762891
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 11