Simple steps raise the graduation rate, especially among minority students.
Source: What Can Stop Kids From Dropping Out – The New York Times#commentsContainer
I wrote:
Let’s stop worrying about them dropping out and start worrying about them actually getting an education. With a couple of years of REAL education they can drop out and get a good job; with a degree and NO real education, they can stay in and wind up with a bad job. Just think about the following.
In the 1960’s critical thinking skills of college students (who at that time studied, on average 25 hours a week) increased considerably more in 2 years than they do now in 4 years (when they study less than 13 hours a week)!
(For links and details, search for Arum and Roksa on my blog, inside-higher-ed .)
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