Reconnecting Students to Educational Pathways
From the MDRC site: https://www.mdrc.org/publication/reconnecting-students-educational-pathways BRIEF Reconnecting Students to Educational Pathways Learning from the Communities In Schools Reengagement Coordinator Initiative 01/2023 | Zeest Haider, Leigh Parise When students drop out of high school, substantial social and economic consequences can persist throughout their lives. They are more likely to be unemployed, to become teenage parents, to become involved in the criminal justice system, and to earn low wages throughout their lifetimes. Dropout rates soared during the COVID-19 pandemic as schools struggled to adapt and keep students engaged. Virtual classes, hybrid learning options, and unexpected closures characterized the 2019–2020 and 2020–2021 school years, complicating [...]