ERIC Number: ED614785
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Apr
Pages: 28
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Strategies to Support Young Men of Color in Early College High Schools. An Education Powerhouse: Massachusetts Early College High Schools
Hoffman, Nancy; Mawhinney, Joanna; O'Connor, Anna; Seaton, Gregory
Jobs for the Future
Early college high schools are powerful instruments for success for young men of color, and school leaders must take an intentional approach to remove systemic barriers to their engagement. This report outlines strategies to better recruit and retain young men of color in early college programs and provides examples of successful and emerging practices that support all youth in preparing for their future careers through early college programs.
Descriptors: High Schools, Higher Education, Acceleration (Education), Dual Enrollment, College Preparation, Males, Minority Group Students, Student Recruitment, School Holding Power, Academic Persistence, College Attendance, Success, Best Practices, Cultural Influences, Self Advocacy, African American Students, Hispanic American Students, Barriers
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: JFF (Jobs for the Future)
Identifiers - Location: Massachusetts
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