Monday, June 06, 2005
Report: In Alberta - Rural High Schools Have Higher Graduation Rates
"According to the Fraser Institute's annual Report Card on Alberta's High Schools, rural students in 2003-04 were far more likely to earn diplomas than those at urban schools, especially if they attended a K-12 school. While the researchers did not analyze causal factors, a spokeswoman for Alberta Education theorized rural students have less distractions and do not get part-time jobs as early as city children. "
Taken from ASCD Smart Brief
Tags: aera, rural, education