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By Susan Jekielek, M.A., Stephanie Cochran, B.B.A., and Elizabeth Hair, Ph.D.
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School Absences High School Grades Reading Skills Math Skills Participation in Academic Courses Attitudes about completing school High School Credential
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Substantially increased academic course-taking among youth at high risk of dropping out, and also increased the likelihood of earning enough credits to graduate on time

Compared to the control group, program participation increased the percentage who ever took academic classes (youth aged 16-17 at program assignment)





Students with an intensive participation in School-to-Work programs took more rigorous courses, including advanced math and science courses, than those who did not participate


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