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Youth Of Promise: Academic Success And Future Stem Aspirations At An Alternative Education Program, Anthony Peña
Youth Of Promise: Academic Success And Future Stem Aspirations At An Alternative Education Program, Anthony Peña
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Providing an equitable science education to Black and Latinx youth who have dropped out of their traditional schools is a significant issue for three reasons: (a) it can provide a pathway to a quality employment opportunity, (b) success in science classes can support success in academics, and (c) development of youth who have an efficient and critical understanding of science phenomena is an issue of social justice. The idea that education is the great equalizer depends on many factors, such as socioeconomic status, racial background, and the zip code in which you live. Students of color (i.e., Black and Latinx) …