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This article should really be entitled: Yur DiPolma: DoNt Lve SchOL witHouT iT. It's that time of year again. All over the U.S., children are returning to school. And, all over the U.S., there are many children who believe that the new school year will be just a waste of their time. Here are some compelling interventions that dramatically show your students that the U.S. is becoming increasingly inhospitable to people who lack a high school diploma.
NO DIPLOMA?
Can You Count on Welfare? Welfare still exists, but can you count on it to help if you drop out of school and can't find work? The number of jobs open to drop-outs is shrinking, and the pay is shrinking too. Illustrate this to students by having them job hunt using current employment classified ads. The current weak economy has been especially unkind for those with little education who seek employment. Have students complete employment applications to see how they will need reading and writing skills. (USA Today, 8-22-01)
NO DIPLOMA? Will Welfare Money Add Up?
The number of people receiving welfare has been slashed by a staggering 52%. The time you can be on welfare is shrinking fast. The amount of money you can receive is getting smaller. Some states have cut welfare by an amazing 90%. Illustrate these facts to students using play money. (USA Today, 8-22-01)
NO DIPLOMA? Can Your Multiply and Still Do the Math?
If you don't finish your education, and you are female, you have a special risk factor to notice. A staggering 85% of all unwed mothers are illiterate. The math gets worse: No one earns less than a female drop-out. No one in the U.S. endures greater poverty than female drop-outs and their offspring. Shouldn't girls know that before engaging in behaviors that could result in parenthood during childhood? (USA Today, 11-29-00)
NO DIPLOMA? Can You Have Kids and Still Make the Grade?
Offspring cost about $160,000 to raise. After inflation, that number can rise to $237,000 for just basic needs, if you believe the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Can your students figure just how long it takes a drop-out to earn that amount of money in the minimum wage jobs that are statistically all that the drop-out will be able to get? (USA Today, 4-27-00)
NO DIPLOMA? Will Your Income Go to the Head of the Class?
"The more you learn, the more your earn" could be the slogan for your school year, or stamped on your diplomas or on a poster on every wall. Studying pays. Check out our web site to see how much. Our motivation posters will show you-- plus give you some awesome interventions.
NO DIPLOMA? Will Your Finances Still Add Up?
The slogan for dropping out could be "No diploma. No dollars." It's a harsh thing to say-- but true. Drop-outs earn the least, and it's actually getting worse. Income for wealthy people grew 15% in the late '80s through the '90s. Sadly, if you were poor in the '80s, you stayed poor in the '90s. You earn about the same now that you earned back then. Most depressing: though your income didn't go up, the cost of living clearly did. The rich got richer, and the poor got poorer. Illustrate these concepts to students by dividing them into grads and drop-outs, and using play money, send them shopping using newspaper ads or the internet, or by visiting a mall or car dealership.
NO DIPLOMA? Can You Spell "Jail"?
Not educated? You may have to think about jail time. 70% of those who are arrested are illiterate. (USA Today, 11-29-00)
Want more ways to absolutely convince students that they can't live without that diploma? We're the source for more. We have instant download ebooks and handouts, plus books, workshops, audio books, and endless numbers of additional motivation resources that can absolutely transform your unmotivated youth. We can help. |
| Author: Ruth Wells, M.S. |
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Author Bio:
Get much more information on this topic at www.youthchg.com and theclassroommanagementsite.com. See hundreds more of innovative, problem-stopping interventions at the Youth Change web site. Ruth Wells MS is the director of Youth Change. Ruth is the author of dozens of books including the popular Temper and Tantrum Tamers, Turn On the Turned-Off Student, Last Chance School Success Guide and Maximum-Strength Motivation-Makers. She annually trains hundreds of teachers, counselors and youth professionals in staff development workshops, conferences, seminars and in-service throughout the country. Get free samples and see 100s more of her problem-stopping interventions at Youth Change's web site. Ruth is the author of dozens of books and ebooks, and conducts professional development workshops. Please visit us at our website at www.youthchg.com or feel free to call us at 1-800-545-5736. |
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