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school dropouts  

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  • Since the mid-20th century, concern in the United States has escalated about students who leave the formal education system before completing at least a high school diploma. Recent high school dropout rates are often described as a “crisis,” particularly in big cities, where the figures may be as high as 50 percent. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; School Dropouts]

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