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College Is ...: Focusing on the College Knowledge of Gang-Associated Latino Young Men.

Authors :
Huerta, Adrian H.
McDonough, Patricia M.
Venegas, Kristan M.
Allen, Walter R.
Source :
Urban Education; Nov2023, Vol. 58 Issue 9, p1943-1972, 30p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Research shows that gang-associated youth are less likely to complete high school and earn a postsecondary educational credential. However, scholars have not determined "why" gang youth do not persist into higher education. This ethnographic study aims to focus on the narratives of 13 Latino high school young men to understand what college knowledge they possess. We found the students have aspirations to pursue postsecondary education degrees or credentials; however, they receive minimal information and support from school personnel to build the needed college-going behaviors and information to plan and prepare for higher education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00420859
Volume :
58
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Urban Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
171897379
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0042085920934854