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Sáenz, Karen P.; Combs, Julie P. – Administrative Issues Journal: Connecting Education, Practice, and Research, 2015
In this qualitative study, the prior experiences, perceived challenges, and support systems of 17 Grade 12 Hispanic students at an early college high school were explored using the framework of social capital theory. Utilizing Moustakas's phenomenological design, data were collected using focus group and individuals interviews. Several themes…
Descriptors: High School Students, Student Experience, Barriers, Qualitative Research
Borg, Susan; Combs, Julie P.; Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J.; Bustamante, Rebecca M. – Online Submission, 2011
This qualitative, collective case study describes the perceptions of academically successful Hispanic students regarding their access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses in 4 suburban Texas high schools. A multistage, purposeful sampling scheme was used to select 28 participants for 4 focus groups. Six participants from the focus groups…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Access to Education, Advanced Placement Programs, Suburban Schools