ERIC Number: ED627984
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Mar
Pages: 6
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
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5 Questions to Ask District and School Leaders about Access to Advanced STEM Coursework in High School
Education Trust
When Black and Latino students are given advanced opportunities, they thrive alongside their peers. However, only a fraction of eligible students is enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, Chemistry, and Physics courses, which means that most Black and Latino students are being denied vital learning opportunities that can set them up for success in college and careers. In a report by Education Trust and Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) found that only a fraction of eligible students is enrolled in AP Biology. Local school boards, district leaders, and school leaders have the power to implement policies and practices that can enable or inhibit access to advanced coursework for Black and Latino students, which is essential for increasing the number of people of color in STEM careers. This document has five key questions that students, families, community members, and advocates can ask their district and school leaders to make sure they are creating equitable opportunities for Black and Latino students to engage and succeed in advanced STEM coursework. [For the report, "Shut Out: Why Black and Latino Students Are Under-Enrolled in AP STEM Courses," see ED622840.]
Descriptors: STEM Education, High School Students, Disproportionate Representation, Equal Education, Educational Opportunities, African American Students, Hispanic American Students, Advanced Placement, Biology, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Access to Education, Minority Groups, Career Choice, STEM Careers, School Districts, Academic Achievement, Identification, Student Recruitment, School Community Relationship
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
Audience: Students; Parents; Community
Language: English
Sponsor: Amgen Foundation
Authoring Institution: Education Trust; Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS)
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