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High School Dropout Dilemma in America and the Importance of Reformation of Education Systems to Empower All Students

Theodoto RESSA
Allyson ANDREWS
Pages
423–447
Publication Date
2022-12-31
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Since school dropout status has negative consequences, moderating this dilemma benefits the individual and broader society, locally and globally.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Dropout happens when a student withdraws themselves from school at any level of education without a certificate to account for their education.
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Key Findings & Data:Out of the industrialized nations, America holds one of the most significant high school dropout rates.
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Conclusion & Impact:Since school dropout status has negative consequences, moderating this dilemma benefits the individual and broader society, locally and globally.
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⚙️Variables:Drop out · education system · high school

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Dropout happens when a student withdraws themselves from school at any level of education without a certificate to account for their education. It is an educational problem in America because of its negative consequences on society. Three-quarters of the fastest-growing occupations require more than a high school diploma, and yet, just over half of American citizens acquire that extent of education. Out of the industrialized nations, America holds one of the most significant high school dropout rates. Half of the students who begin college will never finish. School dropouts are intelligent individuals capable of offering a lot to the world. However, because they never complete their studies, their abilities may never transpire to their full effectiveness. Hence, solving school dropouts is key to national development. Adolescents who drop out of school vary in demographics and socioeconomic status. There is also a correlation between students with disabilities and the dropout rate. This paper discusses school dropouts in the United States to contribute to its solutions. It examines the causal factors and the effects of school dropouts on individuals and society. School dropout is prevalent among vulnerable groups, and the cost to disadvantaged individuals, families, communities, and nations is high. Since school dropout status has negative consequences, moderating this dilemma benefits the individual and broader society, locally and globally.

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RESSA, T., ANDREWS, A. (2022). High School Dropout Dilemma in America and the Importance of Reformation of Education Systems to Empower All Students. International Journal of Modern Education Studies, Cilt: 6 - Sayı: 2, 423–447. https://ajindex.com/articles/877455

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