Dropout in Rural China’s Secondary Schools: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

Event: Making Impact Evaluation Matter (Main Event)

Dropout in Rural China’s Secondary Schools: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

05 September 2014

Author / Speaker:

Natalie Johnson, Stanford University - Email the author | Other materials by the author

While there is considerable quantitative research on the issue of secondary school dropout in rural People’s Republic of China, no systematic effort has been made to assess the deeper reasons behind student decision-making through a mixed-methods approach. This presentation explores the prevalence, correlates, and potential reasons for the dropout process.

Geographical Focus:

China, People's Republic of

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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