Social and Emotional Understanding of Students Pushed Out of School

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Abstract

The goal of this study is to understand the experiences of Black and Latino former high school students who were pushed out of school. Thirty-nine former high-school students who “dropped out,” or were pushed out of school, 61.5% males (n=24) and 38.5% females (n=15), are interviewed. The mean age is 18.1 years and the sample consists of 27 Latino and 12 African American/Black youth. This study identifies a need for more Social and Emotional Learning Interventions with high school kids, and in particular with those who have been pushed out of school.

Authors

• Rebeca Mireles-Rios, University of California - Santa Barbara

• Victor M. Rios, University of California - Santa Barbara