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ERIC #:	ED472364
Title:	Dropouts and Career and Technical Education. Myths and Realities.
Authors:	Wonacott, Michael E.
Descriptors:	Academic Achievement; Academic Education; Career Academies; Case Studies; College Graduates; Dropout Prevention; Dropout Rate; Dropout Research; Dropouts; Education Work Relationship; Educational Research; Employment Level; Employment Potential; Employment Qualifications; Entry Workers; Graduation Requirements; High Risk Students; High School Graduates; Integrated Curriculum; Interviews; Literature Reviews; Longitudinal Studies; Magnet Schools; Outcomes of Education; Postsecondary Education; Potential Dropouts; Regression (Statistics); Sampling; School Holding Power; Secondary Education; Socioeconomic Status; Statistical Bias; Statistical Data; Surveys; Urban Schools; Vocational Education
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Publisher:	For full text: http://www.ericacve.org/pubs.asp.
Publication Date:	2002-00-00
Pages:	4
Pub Types:	ERIC Publications
Abstract:	Since 1982, studies have shown statistical evidence that career and technical education (CTE) can play a role in reducing the number of high school dropouts, especially among students who are at high risk of dropping out. Case studies at several High Schools That Work sites showed improvements in retention and graduation at the same time that academic achievement and graduation requirements were increased. Strong evidence that CTE can help reduce dropout rates also comes from studies of career academies. In particular, statistical evidence seems strongest when CTE involves an emphasis on learning both academic and CTE knowledge and skills. (18 references) (AJ)
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Identifiers:	Career and Technical Education; Carl D Perkins Voc and Appl Techn Educ Act 1990; Carnegie Unit; High Schools That Work
Record Type:	Non-Journal
Level:	1 - Available on microfiche
Institutions:	ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education, Columbus, OH.
Sponsors:	Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC.
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Languages:	English
Education Level:	Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education
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