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Course, Counselor, And Teacher Gaps: Addressing The College Readiness Challenge In High-Poverty High Schools, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant Jun 2015

Course, Counselor, And Teacher Gaps: Addressing The College Readiness Challenge In High-Poverty High Schools, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

More than half of all public school children live in low-income families. As the number of poor children has risen, so has the number of children who attend high-poverty schools. According to 2012 data, the most recent available, 1 in 5 children attend a school where at least 75 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch—up from 12 percent just 12 years ago. Concentrated poverty is most prevalent in urban areas, where 34 percent of students attend high-poverty schools. Given the racial/ethnic makeup of our nation's urban centers, many of these students are children of color.Students in high-poverty …


Educational Equity: The Fight For Our Children And Our Future, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant Nov 2014

Educational Equity: The Fight For Our Children And Our Future, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.


Building A Movement For Impact: Data Is A Civil Rights Issue, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant Jun 2014

Building A Movement For Impact: Data Is A Civil Rights Issue, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.


Improving Education Outcomes For African American Youth - Issues For Consideration And Discussion, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Kisha Bird Mar 2014

Improving Education Outcomes For African American Youth - Issues For Consideration And Discussion, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Kisha Bird

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.


Keeping College Within Reach: Sharing Best Practices For Serving Low-Income And First Generation Students (Recommendations For Reauthorization Of The Higher Education Act), Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Amy-Ellen Duke-Benfield Dec 2013

Keeping College Within Reach: Sharing Best Practices For Serving Low-Income And First Generation Students (Recommendations For Reauthorization Of The Higher Education Act), Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Amy-Ellen Duke-Benfield

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.


Empty Seats: Addressing The Problem Of Unfair School Discipline For Boys Of Color, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant Dec 2013

Empty Seats: Addressing The Problem Of Unfair School Discipline For Boys Of Color, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.


The Promise Of Education: Reversing The High School Dropout Crisis For Boys And Young Men Of Color, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant Dec 2013

The Promise Of Education: Reversing The High School Dropout Crisis For Boys And Young Men Of Color, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.


Uneven Ground: Examining Systemic Inequities That Block College Preparation For African American Boys, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant Oct 2013

Uneven Ground: Examining Systemic Inequities That Block College Preparation For African American Boys, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.


Education, Employment, And Health Outcomes For Black Boys And Young Men: Opportunities For Research And Advocacy Collaboration, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant Jun 2013

Education, Employment, And Health Outcomes For Black Boys And Young Men: Opportunities For Research And Advocacy Collaboration, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.


Great Schools Are Not An Accident: Standards And Promising Practices For Educating Boys Of Color, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Ron Walker, Edward Fergus Dec 2012

Great Schools Are Not An Accident: Standards And Promising Practices For Educating Boys Of Color, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Ron Walker, Edward Fergus

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.


Reauthorizing Esea: Considerations For Dropout Prevention And Recovery, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant Feb 2010

Reauthorizing Esea: Considerations For Dropout Prevention And Recovery, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.


Community-Wide Systems That Promote High School Completion, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Linda Harris Dec 2008

Community-Wide Systems That Promote High School Completion, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Linda Harris

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

Youth develop across multiple domains that are relevant to academic success. While schools focus primarily on cognitive development, many of the supports young people receive in other developmental areas come from community-based out-of-school programming. Stimulation of development in these additional key areas builds skills that support connections to school and achievement. This article explores the need for a community-wide approach to support dropout prevention for struggling youth and re-engagement of disconnected youth.


Comments To United States Department Of Education - Notice Of Proposed Requirements For School Improvement Grants, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Kisha Bird Dec 2008

Comments To United States Department Of Education - Notice Of Proposed Requirements For School Improvement Grants, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Kisha Bird

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.


Comments To United States Department Of Education - Notice Of Policy Priorities For Investing In Innovation Fund, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Kisha Bird Dec 2008

Comments To United States Department Of Education - Notice Of Policy Priorities For Investing In Innovation Fund, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Kisha Bird

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.


Comments/Recommendations To United States Department Of Education - Proposed State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Rules, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant Dec 2008

Comments/Recommendations To United States Department Of Education - Proposed State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Rules, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.


Comments/Recommendations In Response To Department Of Education - Proposed Race To The Top Fund Rules, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Kisha Bird Dec 2008

Comments/Recommendations In Response To Department Of Education - Proposed Race To The Top Fund Rules, Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant, Kisha Bird

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt Bryant

No abstract provided.