Monday, November 20, 2006

Students Dropping Out of High School Reaches Epidemic Levels

FINALLY! The media has actually picked up on this horrible epidemic. Read the story at ABC World News Tonight website here.



Imagine - 1/3 of all new high school students drop out before graduating? That is so sad. A 6 year shorter life span for high school dropouts! Average starting salary of $19,000 dollars for a dropout! How is that a good choice for our young people to make?

A high school graduate gets $28,000 per year as a starting salary. And college graduates are getting $50,000 per year to start. Clearly we need to help our children understand what a poor choice dropping out is. We can begin by spreading the word about this book right now!!

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