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On dropouts, Nutter promises results Dale Mezzacappa
New study shows earning power of a diplomaMeghan McHugh

Earning prospects for Philadelphians without a high school diploma are grim (requires Adobe Acrobat reader)

Understanding graduation and dropout rates

Dropout rates vary widely by race (requires Adobe Acrobat reader)

City’s new education chief spearheads re-engagement center Dale Mezzacappa

More from Lori Shorr

Neighborhood summits planned on dropout crisis Ron Whitehorne
Fairhill Community High School: Phoenix rising Ruth Rouff

Philadelphia's Accelerated Schools

Dropping out - or being pushed out? Shani Adia Evans and Benjamin Herold
Group is rethinking education from sixth grade on Dale Mezzacappa

What is the Secondary Education Blueprint?
Students to face proficiency tests to graduate

Overhaul of District alternative schools is on the table Paul Socolar
Opinion: We can't afford not to reduce the dropout rate Taylor Frome
Opinion: Follow the morphing ‘alternative’ schools Shelly Yanoff and Debra Weiner
How does the dropout crisis affect your neighborhood?(requires Adobe Acrobat reader)
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Incoming CEO Ackerman's fans include prominent educators Dale Mezzacappa

Highlights of Arlene Ackerman’s resumé

Closing in on our campaign goal Paul Socolar
Rendell proposes more school funds and a new formula Dale Mezzacappa
Engineering & Science seniors take long road to title Benjamin Herold

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Seventy Corrective Action II schools face multi-tiered plan Paul Socolar
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