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Butler, S. Kent; Bunch, Lela Kosteck – Professional School Counseling, 2005
Children come to school with a variety of factors impinging on their academic success (Rose, 1998). The impact of these factors varies in degree. Furthermore, children from high-risk urban areas may experience barriers that not only hinder academic success, but also support their disengagement from educational institutions. Therefore, working with…
Descriptors: Group Counseling, Academic Achievement, Urban Schools, Females