Towards a Brighter Tomorrow: The College Barriers, Hopes and Plans of Black, Latino/A and Asian American Students in California

Contributor(s): Allen, Walter Recharde (Editor), Kimura-Walsh, Erin (Editor), Griffin, Kimberly a (Editor), Yeakey, Carol Camp (Editor), Henderson, Ronald D (Editor)

ISBN: 9781607521426

Publisher: Information Age Publishing

Binding Types:

Paperback

$67.00

Digicover (1-4 copies)

$79.95 (Final Price)

Readerbound (5-99 copies)

$78.75 (100+ copies: $78.00)

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$67.00

Pub Date: July 22, 2009

Dewey: 373.1829

LCCN: 2009019538

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.80" H x 9.21" L x 6.14" W ( 1.19 lbs) 386 pages

BISAC Categories:

Education | Schools | Levels Secondary | Levels Higher | Research

Series: Research on African American Education

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Description:

This book explores how social dynamics influence the educational opportunities of high school students of color in Los Angeles. It examines students' backgrounds, experiences, and agency in shaping college preparation and aspirations. The comparative approach across 10 schools highlights broader issues and specific case studies.

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