Why do so many high school students drop out, and what are the consequences for the students, their families, and society in general? This work discusses answer

As anxieties about America's economic competitiveness mounted in the 1980s, so too did concerns that the nation's schools were not adequately preparing young pe

This book contains empirical studies of school-to-work transitions from several Western countries.

The school-to-work transition is a critical part of the human life-span for young adults, their families, and society. The timing of the transition varies great