When a dropout rate of 47% is reported, is that a true dropout rate, or perhaps is it more reflective of a family's move to another school district or state? Or, perhaps might it be just an unauthorized "vacation" from school?
Ray Marshall Minnehaha ----------------------------- Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 13:35:49 -0600 From: "Michael Atherton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Mpls] Doug Grow's Mythology I often wonder how the public can face the failures of the public schools (a 47% dropout rate in the MPS is pretty shocking) without vocal shock and dismay, but an understanding of psychology has helped. REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
