High school dropouts: What can be done?
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Debate the Issue
Debate the Issue
What is the best solution to the high school dropout problem? Pick one of these positions (or create your own).
A
A
High schools should change the structure of schedules to accommodate more students.
High schools should change the structure of schedules to accommodate more students.
B
B
High schools should offer more real world learning opportunities so students see the relevance of school to their futures.
High schools should offer more real world learning opportunities so students see the relevance of school to their futures.
C
C
High schools should provide students with more support for success by communicating with families and providing more individual attention.
High schools should provide students with more support for success by communicating with families and providing more individual attention.
D
D
High schools don’t need to spend resources to do anything because some students will decide to drop out anyway.
High schools don’t need to spend resources to do anything because some students will decide to drop out anyway.
OR CREATE YOUR OWN POSITION
OR CREATE YOUR OWN POSITION
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