While the purpose of education can’t be reduced to promoting economic growth, every child out of school represents both lost opportunities — and huge economic costs — for countries.
High school dropouts cost countries a staggering amount of money
Ripple Effect: The Cost of the College Dropout Rate – Third Way
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The High Cost of Exam-Driven School Dropouts
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Study Finds High Dropout Rates for Black Males in KIPP Schools
DROPOUT RATE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES – Badlaav Social Reform Foundation
5 factors that contribute to students finishing high school
Secondary education – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation – page 1
Why Is College in America So Expensive? - The Atlantic
Mayors: High-school dropouts cost Arizona $7.6 billion over lifetime
Correlation Between High School Dropout Rates and Drug Use
23 College Dropout Statistics That Will Surprise You