Hidden Dropouts: How Schools Game The System By Dumping Underachievers Into Alternative Programs

ProPublica, Asbury Park Press
Tue, 02/21/2017 - 8:47am

Regular schools can stow poor performers in alternative programs to make their numbers look better, driving up average test scores and graduation rates.

Topics: New Jersey Monmouth County Neptune

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Hidden Dropouts: How Schools Game The System By Dumping Underachievers Into Alternative Programs

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