Dropout Prevention Article Archive

• Divorce: How To Help Your Child at Home and at SchoolDivorce can wreak havoc on a child’s world and affect her life at school. How much information should a parent give a child’s teacher and other adults in the child’s life, and how should the child tell her friends? Our experts provide tips and guidance for parents to help their children navigate this difficult life experience.
• Activities Can Help Keep At-Risk Students in SchoolParents whose teens are having trouble in school should try to get their kids involved in student activities.
• Parents Can Help Make Sure Teens Stay in SchoolEven if your teen is not thinking about dropping out of school, doing these things will help ensure he doesn’t.
• Pay Attention To Dropout Warning SignsParents are sometimes surprised when their children drop out of school.
• Don’t Let Your Teenager Become a School DropoutIn the past, you didn’t need a high school education to get a job that paid a living wage.
• Steer Your Child in the Direction of CollegeParents and schools must work together to convince students to work harder in school
• Teens Are Less Likely to Drop Out If Parents Are InvolvedYour involvement in your teen’s education is always important. But if you feel your teen is at risk for dropping out, involvement goes from being important to being critical.
• Teens Who Feel Connected Stay In High SchoolMaking a big change at school puts extra stress on teens who are at risk of dropping out.
• Students Who Skip Class May End Up as School DropoutsWhen a teen drops out of school, it doesn’t just happen one day.
• What Makes a Student Drop Out? What Can Parents Do?Out of a typical class of 100 ninth graders, 28 won’t make it to graduation.
• Talk With Your Child About The Importance of EducationIs your teen tired of school? Is he bored? Does she think she can get by without a formal education?
• Be Alert to Signs That Your Teen May Be Dropping OutIn many states, students are legally able to drop out of school at age 16.
• Parents Can Help Keep Latina Girls In High SchoolDropout rates for Hispanic students are high. Only about six in 10 Hispanic students finish high school. Today, that means dropouts will never be able to get a high-paying job.
• Be on the Lookout for Warning Signs Your Teen May Drop OutWhen a teen drops out of school, parents often wonder if they could have prevented it.