Trends, Challenges, and Evidence-Based Strategies for School Dropout Prevention in Virginia

Authors

David B. Naff, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Thea Racelis, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Regina Frazier, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Meleah Ellison, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Christina Tillery, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Andy Bristow, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Audra P. Lancaster, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Sabrina Evans, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Leah Wiedenhoft, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Dina Abdul Rahman, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Sharrie Merritte, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Karli Johansen, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Sooyean Moon, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Jean Samuel, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Tara Davison, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Original Publication Date

2024

Date of Submission

September 2024

Abstract

This MERC research and policy brief explores school dropout prevention by focusing on recent trends and research. It addresses the following questions:

1) What are recent trends in school dropout?
2) What factors contribute to school dropout?
3) What are the consequences and implications of school dropout?
4) What are evidence-based strategies for school dropout prevention?
5) What are federal, state, and division-level policies related to school dropout prevention in the MERC region?

It concludes with a series of key takeaways and recommendations.

Recommended Citation

Naff, D., Racelis, T., Frazier, R., Ellison, M., Tillery, C., Bristow, A., Lancaster, A., Evans, S., Wiedenhoft, L., Abdul Rahman, D., Merritte, S., Johansen, K., Moon, S., Samuel, J., & Davison, T. (2024). Trends, Challenges, and Evidence-Based Strategies for School Dropout Prevention in Virginia. Richmond, VA: Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium

Is Part Of

VCU MERC Publications