[NIFL-FOBASICS:816] Re: drop outs

From: Sarah Beaman-Jones (sbeaman@webster.edu)
Date: Fri Oct 17 2003 - 12:40:53 EDT


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Barbara,

I was writing my information from an Even Start perspective which means I
assumed knowledge--my denseness, not yours.
Even Start does have a four component program which includes early childhood
education, adult education, parent time, and Parent And Child Together time
[PACT].  Many factors enter into a pregnant teen's decision to drop out of
school.  Some teachers have problems with young mothers and do not wish to
make accommodations to maintain that student in school.  Even Start works to
overcome barriers for the parents.  Some superintendents have state that
"allowing young moms into Even Start might make it seem like a cool club
that would encourage other girls to get pregnant."
 
Sarah Beaman-Jones, MAT
Literacy Program Developer
LIFT-Missouri
500 Northwest Plaza, suite 601
St. Ann, MO  63074

314-291-4443 ext. 206
800-729-4443
314-291-7385 [fax]
sbeaman@webster.edu
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