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High School Dropout Rates Among Minority Populations In United States

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  • Mon Yonna BRAXTON

    (School of Education, The University of Southern Mississippi, United States)

  • Benjamin DAMOAH

    (School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences, Department of Geography and Geology, The University of Southern Mississippi, United States)

Abstract

This study examines the primary reasons students become less engaged in education, resulting in increased high school dropouts, among minority populations in the United States. A quantitative survey of 17 high school administrators and educators revealed that student motivation for dropping out or remaining in school is contingent on familial involvement, community resources, school programs, and established policies supporting student development. The findings suggest a need for community-based partnerships to address job placement, literacy, family involvement, and other services.

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  • Mon Yonna BRAXTON & Benjamin DAMOAH, 2024. "High School Dropout Rates Among Minority Populations In United States," Social Sciences and Education Research Review, Department of Communication, Journalism and Education Sciences, University of Craiova, vol. 11(1), pages 33-40, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:edt:jsserr:v:11:y:2024:i:1:p:33-40
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15258131
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    1. Jonathan Jacob Doll & Zohreh Eslami & Lynne Walters, 2013. "Understanding Why Students Drop Out of High School, According to Their Own Reports," SAGE Open, , vol. 3(4), pages 21582440135, October.
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    • I20 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - General

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