Aug 28th, 2008 · Once an itinerant 16-year-old high school dropout, the singer-songwriter wound up in Minneapolis, where he has recorded six full-length albums and started a family. He previews his newest record on Mountain Stage.
Jul 20th, 2008 · Daniel Flanagan was a high-school dropout in a dead-end job; a self-described loser. But when faced with the responsibility of fatherhood, Flanagan decided to change his ways and return to school. He believes we all deserve "do-overs" in life.
Jun 10th, 2008 · Los Angeles' art scene was nearly nonexistent until a visionary college dropout opened a tiny gallery in the late 50s. The Ferus Gallery became a magnet for up and coming L.A. artists, cultivating talents such as Ed Ruscha and Edward Kienholz. Filmmaker Morgan Neville's new documentary shines a light on the wild scene.
Aug 28th, 2007 · Struggling Gateway computer is being purchased for $710 million by Acer, a Taiwan-based computer maker. Gateway was a rising power in the computer industry in the early 1990s. It was started by college dropout Ted Waite in his father's South Dakota barn back in 1985.
Jun 3rd, 2007 · The Black Keys are a duo from Akron, Ohio. The band went from college dropouts mowing lawns to cult stardom. Their sound is an ultra-retro throwback to the days when Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix channeled American blues artists.
Mar 20th, 2007 · A growing number of states are raising the high-school dropout age to 18. Supporters say the new laws will reduce the dropout rate. But some educators fear the measures will be ineffective, while costing the schools more money.
Mar 27th, 2006 · If you come from a poor family, you are more likely to drop out of high school. And if you drop out and stay out of high school, you are more likely to be poor. In Portland, Ore., one program is designed to break this cycle by helping dropouts finish their education.
Mar 2nd, 2006 · A new study from the Gates Foundation finds that high school dropouts aren't always getting F's on their report cards. A surprising number are C or better students, and most say they regret having dropped out.