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Crystal Star Awards of Excellence in Dropout Recovery, Intervention, & Prevention

NDPC/N's Mission

The mission of the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network is to serve as a research center and resource network for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to reshape school and community environments to meet the needs of youth in at-risk situations so these students receive the quality education and services necessary to succeed academically and graduate from high school.

Award Purpose

The purpose of the National Dropout Prevention Network (NDPN) Crystal Star Awards of Excellence in Dropout Recovery, Intervention and Prevention is to identify and bring national recognition to outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the mission of the NDPN.

Award Criteria & Nomination Forms

Past Award Recipients

Governor and Mrs. Richard W. Riley Award for Excellence in Dropout Prevention

Award Purpose

The purpose of the Governor and Mrs. Richard W. Riley Award of Excellence in Dropout Prevention is to identify and bring recognition to an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to the advancement of dropout prevention initiatives in the state of South Carolina. The National Dropout Prevention Center, College of Health, Education, and Human Development at Clemson University, will select an individual for this award who exhibits strong leadership and accomplishments for effective dropout prevention strategies directed to initiatives in South Carolina and/or work that furthers the mission of the Center/Network.

Past Award Recipients

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