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作者

Mary Beth Schaefer Lourdes M. Rivera

来源

URBAN EDUCATION,Vol.55,Issue3,P.448–475

语言

英文

关键字

high school, programs, early college, college access, urban education, college and career readiness, narratives, narrative research

作者单位

1St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY, USA;2Queens College, Flushing, NY, USA

摘要

Preparing underrepresented students in urban settings for college and career is the focus of this study: Nine students graduating from a diverse, urban early college high school describe their experiences. Using narrative inquiry methods, conversations from nine students are examined to uncover crucial points of convergence: all nine engaged in self-awareness, developed relationships with people, looked toward the future, embraced school as a place of learning, and experienced school as “family.” Powerful experiences unique to each student are also highlighted. From students themselves, researchers and educators can learn what it takes to graduate high school ready for college and career.