Piloting a Searchable Database of Dropout Prevention Programs in Nine Low-Income Urban School Districts in the Northeast and Islands Region

Title:	Piloting a Searchable Database of Dropout Prevention Programs in Nine Low-Income Urban School Districts in the Northeast and Islands Region
Description:	Despite evidence that some dropout prevention programs have positive effects, whether districts in the region are using such evidence-based programs has not been documented. This report details a pilot project to generate and share knowledge by building a searchable database of dropout programs and policies.
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Cover Date:	March 2008
Web Release:	March 31, 2008
Publication #:	REL 2008046
Center/Program:	REL
Associated Centers:	NCEE
Authors:	Athi Myint-U, Education Development Center, Inc.; Lydia O’Donnell, Education Development Center, Inc.; David Osher, American Institutes for Research; Anthony Petrosino, WestEd; Ann Stueve, Education Development Center, Inc.
Type of Product:	Issues and Answers Report
Keywords:	Completion Rates (high school) Dropout Rates (High School) Schools • in urban locations
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