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Stephan, Jennifer L. – Teachers College Record, 2013
Background: College attendance has become a crucial determinant of life chances in U.S. society. Besides college costs and academic preparation, college-related cultural and social capital may help explain socioeconomic differences in whether and where students attend college. While high school counselors are seen as potential agents of social…
Descriptors: Social Capital, Interviews, Coaching (Performance), Counseling Techniques
Lackey, Ronnie D.; Ross, Gerald N. – 1968
The 9-week Summer Program of Education Enrichment and Development (SPEED) was meant to provide academic help for the marginal student, equip him for college, and improve his self-concept. Various methods were used to determine his academic and emotional needs. The 78 students were divided into four groups. Four teachers and four tutors (for math,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Developmental Programs, Disadvantaged, Enrichment Activities