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Presents the results of the National Survey on High School Strategies Designed to Help At-Risk Students Graduate (HHS), which aimed to provide descriptive information on the prevalence and characteristics of dropout prevention strategies for at-risk students. The study included a nationally representative sample of 2,142 public high schools and focused on 13 specific high school improvement strategies.
Presents the results of the National Survey on High School Strategies Designed to Help At-Risk Students Graduate (HHS), which aimed to provide descriptive information on the prevalence and characteristics of dropout prevention strategies for at-risk students. The study included a nationally representative sample of 2,142 public high schools and focused on 13 specific high school improvement strategies.
Presents comprehensive research and data from Vermont's public schools on school discipline rates and disparities with regards to students with disabilities, students of color, and students from low income families. Presents an analysis and a comprehensive snapshot of school discipline in Vermont.
Discusses the progress made in degree attainment among Latinx students, as well as areas for improvement. The report reveals that lagging college degree attainment has led Latinos to become stuck in the middle-wage tiers of the labor market. The report also finds that obtaining a college degree remains a challenge, with only 21% of Latinos having a bachelor’s degree.
Examines low-income and at-risk lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and their interactions with human service agencies. The briefs are separated into three topic areas: 1) Low-income and at-risk LGBT populations; 2) The child welfare system and LGBT youth and LGBT adults; and 3) LGBT youth (particularly runaway and homeless youth and sexual health).
Presents an analysis of capacity at the California Community Colleges, the University of California, the California State University, and the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (private schools). The firm worked in collaboration with these higher education systems and the California Department of Education and used proprietary and publicly available data.
Presents an analysis of how medical marijuana laws impact adolescent marijuana use, based on data collected over the course of a 24-year period. Results suggest the passage of state medical marijuana laws does not increase adolescent use of marijuana. However, overall, adolescent use is higher in states that ever passed a law than in other states.
Analyzes data from repeated cross-sectional surveys that examine adolescent drug, alcohol, and substance use since 1975. Includes tables and charts for each type of drug and also breaks data out by subgroup.
Summarizes estimated trends in drug use among adolescents, specifically 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students. The drugs discussed are marijuana, vaping, tobacco , alcohol, inhalants, and heroin and opioids.
Collects supplemental information about school factors that may influence students' achievement, including items about the length of the school day and year, school enrollment, absenteeism, dropout rates, and the size and composition of the teaching staff.