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Removing barriers to high school completion : final report

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Completion of high school is an important objective for the individual and for society. This report outlines outcomes to achieve the target in Alberta Learning's 2000-2003 business plan of... More ≫

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Completion of high school is an important objective for the individual and for society. This report outlines outcomes to achieve the target in Alberta Learning's 2000-2003 business plan of improving high school completion rate within six years of entering Grade 9 from 70 per cent to 75 per cent. The suggested outcomes include: enhancing early childhood development supports; listening to and supporting students; managing student alienation; increasing opportunities for success among Aboriginal students; increasing students' knowledge of self and effects of labeling; increasing program flexibility; enhancing cooperative education opportunities; tracking students; and building on best practices.

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