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Is The Black Male College Graduate Becoming An Endangered Species? A Multi-Case Analysis Of The Attrition Of Black Males In Higher Education, Michael Washington
Is The Black Male College Graduate Becoming An Endangered Species? A Multi-Case Analysis Of The Attrition Of Black Males In Higher Education, Michael Washington
LUX: A Journal of Transdisciplinary Writing and Research from Claremont Graduate University
The purpose of this study was to examine how some black college students survived the phenomenon of low graduation rates, also known as attrition, occurring among black male students attending colleges in the state of California. Current research indicated that this phenomenon is a nationwide issue. The gap between black male college students and none-minority college students is significant and an indication of either discriminatory practices or inefficiencies within the system. This multiple case study involved a series of semi-structured interviews and field observation over a three month time-frame. The data was coded and triangulated. The findings pointed to several …
Understanding The Role Of Social Capital And School Structure On Latino Academic Success, Jeremiah Gonzalez
Understanding The Role Of Social Capital And School Structure On Latino Academic Success, Jeremiah Gonzalez
LUX: A Journal of Transdisciplinary Writing and Research from Claremont Graduate University
This paper investigates the role of social capital and school structure on the academic success of Latino students. A review of the literature on previous explanations of Latino failure, research on academically successful Latinos, and the role of social capital and school structure on Latino academic success are investigated. The research shows that the way students are tracked in school plays an important role in gaining access to school agents and other academically successful peers. These relationships give access to social capital and increase college access. Implications for policy and practice are discussed.
Reflections ~ How Stem Becomes Steam, Ruth Catchen
Reflections ~ How Stem Becomes Steam, Ruth Catchen
The STEAM Journal
Reflections from designing a STEAM class for high-risk students.