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Educational Experiences Of Emancipated Foster Youth: An Exploratory Study, Cynthia Joyce Stunkard
Educational Experiences Of Emancipated Foster Youth: An Exploratory Study, Cynthia Joyce Stunkard
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The data obtained in this qualitative study focused on the educational experiences of youth formerly in foster care after graduation from high school from the viewpoint of the youth. Data were gathered from interviews from 10 participants. Themes included: (a) How do youth emancipated from foster care perceive their educational experiences? (b) What could teachers have done differently to assist the foster youth when he/she first arrived in the classroom or when he/she was moving to another placement? (c) What did teacher do to help the foster youth feel welcomed and part of the classroom community?
Interviews were conducted and …