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This Week’s News: Youth in Transition

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Facing reality on dropouts may aid reform
Daily News, Los Angeles, CA – August 14, 2011
The California Department of Education made an announcement on Thursday that will have earthshaking impact on the entire state.  For the first time, it acknowledged the massive numbers of County Office of Education dropouts that have been largely invisible to the public. It also acknowledged the existence of the significant numbers of especially tragic dropouts who do not even complete middle school before dropping out.

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Tachikara Soft-V Fabric Volleyball

  • Super Soft foam backed nylon construction
  • Made especially for youngsters to practice skills without discomfort
  • Official size.
  • Intended for play for ages 12 and under

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This Week’s News: Youth in Transition

Education

L.A. volunteers aim to prevent local high school dropouts
Daily News, Los Angeles, CA – September 30, 2009
Los Angeles City Year kicked off its third annual volunteer project on Wednesday, with a new goal of working to prevent high school dropouts. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa administered the organization’s oath to the 150 volunteers, ages 17 to 24, during a ceremony on the steps of City Hall. “When you think about democracy, when you think about the fact that so few people are voting, that they feel cynical and don’t think they can make a difference, you are showing that democracy can work,” Villaraigosa said. Dressed in red and yellow jackets, the teams of young adults began the day with mild physical training and enthusiastic responses from their team leaders.

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