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Fletcher, Edward C., Jr.; Warren, Nathalie Q.; Hernandez-Gantes, Victor M. – Computer Science Education, 2019
Background and Context: Career academies emphasize learning in specific occupational contexts to enhance the relevance of student experiences. The premise is that the authenticity of occupational contexts provides for opportunities to make learning more meaningful for students. Objective: The purpose of this case study was to examine the school…
Descriptors: Career Academies, Inclusion, Equal Education, School Safety
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Swain, Carol M. – Academic Questions, 2006
Behind this discussion of minority achievement is a story of one who transcended poverty and rose to the top of American education. Carol Swain advises that a student from a poor family should not be penalized because her parents are not able to involve themselves in school. This and other recommendations on policy reflect a profoundly personal…
Descriptors: African American Students, Poverty, Educational Environment, Achievement Gap