From Foster Care to College: Navigating Educational Challenges and Creating Poss

Description: From Foster Care to College by Royel M. Johnson, James A. Banks, Tyrone C. Howard Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description How do youth placed in foster care aspire to and access college? Through insightful, in-depth interviews, this book chronicles the lives and experiences of 47 college students navigating the challenging terrain of the United States foster care system. Publisher Description How do youth placed in foster care aspire to and access college? This book chronicles the lives and experiences of 49 college students navigating the challenging terrain of the United States foster care system. Through in-depth interviews, Johnson provides insight into the harsh realities of how our nations educational and welfare systems often intertwine in ways that diminish the potential and opportunities for these young people. Yet amidst the adversities, these stories resonate with themes of hope, resistance, and possibility. Guided by resilience theory and other asset-based concepts, Johnson sheds light on the protective mechanisms that enable postsecondary access and success, even in the face of towering barriers. Beyond providing an exposition, this book serves as a clarion call to educators, school and university leaders, and child welfare champions to stand tall and act decisively. The goal? To transform the precarious circumstances of young people in foster care and dismantle the obstacles that thwart their educational pursuits and dreams.Book Features:Employs critical and asset-based theories and concepts that recognize the agencies, desires, and possibilities of youth in foster care.Brings attention to the intersectionality of identities and social structures that shape students educational pathways.Identifies system failures across education and child welfare sectors and how they interact with one another.Presents findings from empirical research about risks and protective factors that influence success at critical junctures along the college-going pipeline.Offers recommendations for various stakeholders who seek to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of youth in foster care. Author Biography Royel M. Johnson is associate professor of education and social work at the University of Southern California and director of the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates in the USC Race and Equity Center. Details ISBN 0807786071 ISBN-13 9780807786079 Title From Foster Care to College Author Royel M. Johnson, James A. Banks, Tyrone C. Howard Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 120 Publisher Teachers College Press GE_Item_ID:162621891; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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