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From Foster Care to College: Navigating Educational Challenges and Creating Possibilities. Multicultural Education Series
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Royel M. Johnson – Teachers College Press, 2024
How do youth placed in foster care aspire to and access college? This book chronicles the lives and experiences of 49 college students navigating the challenging terrain of the United States' foster care system. Through in-depth interviews, Johnson provides insight into the harsh realities of how our nation's educational and welfare systems often…
Descriptors: Foster Care, Academic Aspiration, Access to Education, Higher Education