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Title: Towards a Brighter Tomorrow
Author : Walter R. Allen
Release Date : January 01, 2009
Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,
Pages : * pages
Size : 4024 KB

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The book aims to develop a clearer understanding of the influence of social dynamics on the educational opportunities of high school students of color in the urban setting of Californiaâ€™s Los Angeles area. Specifically, we examine how studentsâ€™ backgrounds, high school experiences and own agency shape their college preparation processes and postsecondary aspirations. While some research has been done on high school studentsâ€™ college-choice process, this book is unique in its broad and comparative approach. It examines the experiences of students across 10 schools, identifying broad themes that are illustrated through specific case studies. This approach allows readers to understand the broader issues that face students from underserved backgrounds as they pursue college, while illuminating how these issues uniquely manifest hemselves in individual school contexts.