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Cooper, Kristy S. – Urban Education, 2013
Responding to recent reports that Latina students often lack feelings of belonging at school and are dropping out in increasing numbers, this study explores how classroom environments influence engagement or disengagement among Latina students. Through case studies with five Latina 10th-grade students, this research examines how variations in the…
Descriptors: Females, Hispanic American Students, Learner Engagement, High School Students
Brown, Nancy; Benken, Babette M. – Teacher Education Quarterly, 2009
This article explores central elements that facilitate successful mathematics professional development in urban secondary schools through a case study of one long-term effort. The following research question guided this study: How can schools structure professional development that supports teacher learning and addresses the complex realities of…
Descriptors: Teacher Certification, Credentials, Urban Schools, Secondary School Teachers