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Teenagers Voice Causes of School Dropouts in Forum
New York youths 17 to 18 cite parental apathy racial discrimination and lack of incentives as key dropout factors at a Children’s Aid Society forum. They blame educational failure, family problems, and the need for community and civil rights support, with CORE and night courses aiding some to stay engaged.
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New York
Children’s Aid Society
Rudolph Mitchell
New York Times
Cheryl Davis
Julia Richman High School
Anthony Petro
St. Peter's High School
Staten Island
Anthony
Forum
Mary Conway Kohler
Board of Education
Mike Anglin
Charles M. Hughes High School
CORE
Congress of Racial Equality
Jacob Smith
Smith