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Retention Of Novice Teachers, Renna Varano
Retention Of Novice Teachers, Renna Varano
Culminating Experience Projects
The field of education is a constantly unsettled field with new pedagogical trends, new policies and immense attrition rates at every turn. Upon attempting to study the causes and effects of teacher attrition, it can be deduced that there is no one cause yet one major effect: student achievement. Schools that have lower rates of student achievement typically have difficulty maintaining a highly effective teaching staff. This issue affects any and all types of schools, some more than others. In order to guarantee students a right to an equitable education, school leaders must create supportive mentoring and induction programs for …
African American Women In Higher Education: Issues And Support Strategies, Cynthia C. Bartman
African American Women In Higher Education: Issues And Support Strategies, Cynthia C. Bartman
College Student Affairs Leadership
In recent years, the college graduation rates of African American women, a historically marginalized group, have increased. However, their graduation rates continue to lag behind those of White women, among other racial/ethnic groups. This paper reviews the related literature and identifies four major issues impacting the college graduation rates of African American women. Additionally, intervention strategies are suggested.