Why do many poor people drop out of school?
490511
It is hard to see the necessity of school when there are few role models in your community who have benefitted from staying in school.  There are very unequal resources in low income neighborhoods and significantly more violence.  People who have more money often benefit from nicer neighborhoods and schools, more role models, and more extracurricular activities.
99974
Not very..look at the research and information compiled in the US statistical manual....I did a similar paper years ago and the facts are frightening...  I am in the Special Educational field and I looked mostly at students with 'learning disabilities'...The drop-out rate is significantly higher for these kids.  But there are many more factors to include.  ie... Socio-ecomic factors, racial percentage to the other population, teacher involvement....there is a basis for all of this.  Look in the educational journals..especially if you have or your school library has ERIC.  I found some of the most relevant information in places when looking in the prison system archives and such, because usually these kids will go to jail. statistically speaking..
341423
lack of ability to work causes the poverty
720614
Because they are poor and they need money, but the jobs they have are really low paying jobs so its just a cycle.
250779
For it, some minorities live in poor areas and havent had the same educational chances as others.\nagainst it. It is descrimination, you should get into school based on your academic record not your race.
164079
Well, they have a 40.2% literacy rate. Basic education is mandatory (usually elementary education) and free. Although the government uses 33% of its budget for education programs, only 80% of school-aged boys are enrolled in school, and only 77.3% of school-aged girls enroll. \n\nThere is a very low (but not documented, as far as I can find) graduation rate--many people drop out of school because western education is "irrelevant," and many drop out when they do not do well.
264748
It's because some of these people are only 9, 10, and eleven.  It just goes to show you how the school system is failing our children.
1011203
Definately not.  \n\nWhile I'm not one to promote dropping out of school, many, many good people have succeeded very well without completing their education.  There are many good people who would be wonderful advocates for the people who dropped out of school and spent years and years running their own business.  These people are certainly bright enough and experienced enough to contribute to the democratic process, are they not? \n\nRemember that a diploma is ONLY a piece of paper.  It's a piece of paper that says you completed school--which is a good thing--but says nothing further about your qualifications.  Frankly, these days anybody who wants to can complete school.  It says nothing about what classes you took, how well you did, or what you actually know.  It's just a piece of paper.  \n\nDemocracy suffers if anybody is locked out.
677008
When my circumstances and needs prevent me from excelling to my full potential--- such as: being poor,black and from a single parent home (my circumstances) lessen my chances of success --- this is determined by a majority of people who study social trends. I never knew I was at risk until the schools said I was --- they failed to factor in my own drive and potential.
795846
I am with Frank, I do not think most teens drop out of school.  Most states have enacted legislation that compells them to stay in school until they are 18.  Additional legislation is being considered to further penalize drop outs, such as taking away their driver's license.\n\nOn the contrary, more teens than ever are finishing school and graduating than ever.  Overall our younger generation are good people who strive to live a good life and the place to start is to finish school.
785960
Because they're actually communists. They want everything to be better for them and to do that they think people who have more money should give some of it up. If they had only stayed in school...then they wouldn't be lazing about and sucking on the welfare teat. \n\nI'm not rich either, but I hate it when poor people sit around and don't do anything to improve their situation and hope that the government will make everything better for them.
426450
Though they statistically make much less than even a high school or GED grad, there are other more significant losses that can't be measured with money. They are the loss of options and opportunity. Especially when the person gets married and has kids. The cycle perpetuates through their children. There is often unnecessary struggle and in most cases crime. Ignorance has been the root of much of our crime in America. So as you can see there are many ways a person will lose when they choose to drop out. Please stay in school.
1110434
In this age of mass higher education, there are more and more students receiving less and less teaching.  The ability to learn independently and to be self-motivated is critical to success, especially in higher education.  If students are spoon-fed in secondary school, they will find the transition to higher education a great shock.  \n\nIn the UK, it is probably independent schools that spoon-feed their students the most.  This spoon-feeding is effective at getting students into university but, once there, former independent school students are more likely to drop out.
107702
PEOPLE to support? you mean, financially? why dont you go to your government, or any organization who provides financial support to people who have low-income and unable to support their studies but are deserving to. i believe they have the program for scholars to continue their studies.
922512
This is a very hard question to answer. We know that all these issues are important. Education is often the way out of poverty, but children have a hard time learning if they are hungry, ill, or live in unsafe conditions. Yet, it is not enough just to give people health care, food, and shelter. Somehow we have to give them these things, but also give them hope for the future. Somehow we have to do it all. Head Start and Even Start are great programs and they do help. They give children nutrition, health care, and education. Hopefully their families are getting adequate housing at the same time. Workforce job training is a good program if people can be trained in jobs that are in demand and if they can be transitioned into jobs and not just have the rug pulled out from under them as soon as they get a paycheck. Somehow, I still feel that education and training is what is going to give the biggest bang for the buck, but only with the necessary support services to see individuals in poverty through to the end. I have heard it said that many of the education/training programs attempt to give a hand up, not a hand out. I think that is probably true. Nothing can raise a person's self-esteem like feeling like they are successful. Education can do that, whether it is completing pre-school, high school, or college. For that reason, I still feel education is the best way to fight poverty.
160154
Because of the Achievement Gap.  You can read about it on PBS.\n\nhttp://www.pbs.org/closingtheachievementgap/
970734
If one does not have a parent or guardian who makes them complete school, you will have many dropouts. Parenting is powerful.