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Sharpening our focus to save students.(PRESIDENT'S CORNER)

In recent visits to Congress, I noted much talk about "fixing" the high schools in the upcoming reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. One speaker characterized the 2,000 high schools in the United States that have 40 percent dropout rates as "Dropout Factories."

Without question, it's tragic for all of us when any student drops out. However, the term Dropout Factories is an incredibly offensive and flawed characterization of those 2,000 high schools.

Make no mistake; I am not defending lousy teachers or administrators. However, this term ignores both the valiant efforts by dedicated educators and the societal issues that script a life plan for ...

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