Latest POLL results--Drop Out Rates in Our Region
In the latest Girls Coalition poll, we asked readers about school drop out rates in our region. An overwhelming majority of poll respondents (80 percent) stated that drop out is a problem for girls in our region. When asked about factors that contribute to girls dropping out school, readers indicated that lack of commitment to schooling and lagging attendance (80 percent), as well as parenting and family responsibilities are the chief factors responsible for girls' drop out rates.
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