High School Dropout, Graduation, and Completion Rates: Better Data, Better Measures, Better Decisions
National Research Council and National Academy of Education
NAS Press | 2011 | ISBN: 0309163072 9780309163071 | 155 pages | PDF | 2 MB
This book addresses these issues and to examine 1) the strengths, limitations, accuracy, and utility of the available dropout and completion measures; 2) the state of the art with respect to longitudinal data systems; and 3) ways that dropout and completion rates can be used to improve policy and practice.