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Kendra M. Lewis; Samuel Vuchinich; Peter Ji; David L. DuBois; Alan Acock; Niloofar Bavarian; Joseph Day; Naida Silverthorn; Brian R. Flay – Applied Developmental Science, 2016
This study evaluated effects of "Positive Action," a school-based social-emotional and character development intervention, on indicators of positive youth development (PYD) among a sample of low-income, ethnic minority youth attending 14 urban schools. The study used a matched-pair, cluster-randomized controlled design at the school…
Descriptors: Urban Youth, Individual Development, Program Effectiveness, Values Education
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Taylor, Jason L. – Community College Review, 2015
Objective: The proportion of high school students taking college courses (e.g., dual credit) is increasing and state and local policies are expanding, yet little is known about the effect of dual credit policies on key educational outcomes, including the effects for low-income students and students of color. The purpose of this study was to…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Dual Enrollment, College Credits, High School Students