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THE HIGH SCHOOL FAILURES
A STUDY OF THE SCHOOL RECORDS OF PUPILS
FAILING IN ACADEMIC OR COMMERCIAL
HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS
By
FRANCIS P. OBRIEN
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements
for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the
Faculty of Philosophy, Columbia University
PUBLISHED BY
Teachers College, Columbia University
NEW YORK CITY
1919
Copyright, 1919, by FRANCIS P. OBRIEN
PREFACE
Grateful acknowledgment is due the principals of each of the highschools whose records are included in this study, for the courteous andhelpful attitude which they and their assistants manifested in the workof securing the data. Thanks are due Dr. John S. Tildsley for hisgenerous permission to consult the records in each or any of the NewYork City high schools. But the fullest appreciation is felt andacknowledged for the ready criticism and encouragement received fromProfessor Thomas H. Briggs and Professor George D. Strayer at eachstage from the inception to the completion of this study.
F.P.O.