Dropouts: The Achilles' Heel of Canada's High-School System

The high dropout rate among francophone Quebec students, particularly boys, has recently received considerable attention in that province. Media coverage has been extensive, indicating widespread public concern. However, the high-school dropout-rate problem is not restricted to Quebec. Based on the...

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Main Author: John Richards
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Online Access:http://www.cdhowe.org/pdf/commentary_298.pdf
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