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ERIC Number: EJ651629
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0739-3369
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A Question of Balance: CTE, Academic Courses, High School Persistence, and Student Achievement.
Plank, Stephen B.
Journal of Vocational Education Research, v26 n3 p279-327 2001
Analysis of National Education Longitudinal Survey data indicates that a balance between career-technical and academic course taking influences test scores and dropout. A ratio of approximately three career-technical credits to four academic credits was associated with the lowest likelihood of dropping out. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Education, Academic Persistence, Course Selection (Students), Dropout Characteristics, High Schools, Scores, Specialization
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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IES Cited: ED505084