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Archive for August, 2009

Preventing School Dropout and Supporting Successful School Completion: Editorial Perspective

Posted by Colette on August 28th, 2009 filed in Colette Kimball, Editor Perspectives, Education

As I began working on our September issue on “Preventing School Dropout” I realized that what I really wanted to focus on was not how to prevent youth from dropping out of school, but instead how to keep youth engaged in school until they completed successfully. For me, the difference is more than a change [...]

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Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students’ Success in College

Posted by Lis Maurer on August 7th, 2009 filed in Education, LGBT Youth, Lis Maurer

For lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) students, one ending – successfully completing high school – can bring with it new beginnings: the possibility and promise of pursuing higher education, visiting and evaluating colleges to find a good fit, and adjusting to the college environment, expectations, and culture. These students may also find it refreshing to [...]

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