Early School Leaving: A Narrative Inquiry of the School Dropout

Abstract

Major: Educational Leadership Studies when rethinking the current trend that continues the operation of a deficit model wherein blaming the victim seems to be the typical response to the growing dilemma of school dropout. Further, this information has implications for teacher education, professional development and community awareness training practices that could serve the individual needs of our students as well as needs of the community at large. However, the responsibilities for these initiatives can only be addressed in a cooperative, collaborative fashion.