Blue icon of three people, one in graduation cap, beside text: National Dropout Prevention Center.

District Addresses Chronic Absenteeism

Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan has reduced their number of chronically absent students over the past few years. How did they do this? Examining their data, creating a culture for success, looking at their school-community partnerships, and family engagement. Read this NPR article for their story.

Radio Interview with NDPC Director Dr. Addis

Listen to this radio Interview with NDPC Director Dr. Addis on dropping out and the 15 Effective Strategies. This interview took place on KCPS radio May 25, 2016. Interview Part One: Start at the 11 Minute Mark Interview Part Two

National Dropout Prevention Center/Network and K12 Inc. Are Taking Solutions Show on the Road!

Sponsorship Enables Increased Awareness of Dropout Prevention Programs and Policies Clemson, S.C. (April 20, 2016) The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N) is pleased to announce that K12, Inc., a technology-based education company and leading provider of proprietary curriculum and online school programs for students in pre-K through high school, is now sponsoring Solutions to the […]

Edgenuity and National Dropout Prevention Network Partner to Increase High School Graduation Rates

Educators Receive Network Membership to Foster Best Practices and Research-Based Solutions for At-Risk Youth Clemson, SC April 18, 2016 In an effort to help increase high school graduation rates, Edgenuity, a leading provider of online and blended learning solutions, today announced a partnership with the National Dropout Prevention Network (NDPN). The partnership builds on Edgenuity’s […]

National Dropout Prevention Network Board Member Named Superintendent of Schools for Los Angeles County Office of Education

Clemson, S.C. (April 8, 2016) – The National Dropout Prevention Network (NDPN) is pleased to recognize Dr. Debra Duardo’s appointment as superintendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE). Dr. Duardo serves as the current NDPN Vice Chair, Executive Committee, and was formerly the Recording Secretary, Executive Committee. In August 2016, Dr. Duardo […]

National Dropout Prevention Center/Network and National Alternative Education Association Join Forces

Clemson, S.C. (March 4, 2016) – The National Dropout Prevention Center/ Network (NDPC/N) announced a collaborative partnership between the NDPC/N and the National Alternative Education Association (NAEA) to address dropout prevention and recovery strategies. The announcement was made by Dr. Sandy Addis, Director of the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network, and Ms. Kay Davenport, President of […]

The National Dropout Prevention Network and Edgenuity Announce Innovation Partnership

Clemson, SC (February 18, 2016) — The National Dropout Prevention Network (NDPN) and Edgenuity have formed a strategic alliance as part of the organizations’ shared commitment to help reduce the nation’s dropout rates and to enable students to graduate successfully from high school. Edgenuity is the sixth organization to become an NDPN Innovation Partner. “Combating […]