Donna Is Not Planning on Attending College After High School

question 37

Multiple Choice

Donna is not planning on attending college after high school. What are schools doing that will result in Donna not being prepared for the job market?

• A) They are focusing more energy on college-bound students and no vocational training for students not attending college.
• B) They are pressuring students to go on to college and therefore not giving the students time to learn a skill outside of school because of the homework demands.
• C) They are isolating non-college-bound students from peers who are going on to college and so Donna does not feel a sense of belonging, which reduces her self-esteem.
• D) They are sending the message that non-college-bound students are not worthy to educate, increasing the likelihood Donna that will drop out.

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