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School Dropout and Completion: International Comparative Studies in Theory and Policy

S Lamb (ed.), E Markussen (ed.), R Teese (ed.), N Sandberg (ed.), J Polesel (ed.)

SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN | Published : 2011

Abstract

School dropout remains a persistent and critical issue in many school systems, so much so that it is sometimes referred to as a crisis. Populations across the globe have come to depend on success at school for establishing careers and gaining access to post-school qualifications. Yet large numbers of young people are excluded from the advantages that successful completion of school brings and as a result are subjected to consequences such as higher likelihood of unemployment, lower earnings, greater dependence on welfare and poorer physical health and well-being. Over recent decades, most western nations have stepped up their efforts to reduce drop out and raise school completion rates while..

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