The American dream for students of color : myths and barriers to educational success / Gretchen Givens Generett and Amy Olson.

"The American Dream for Students of Color examines how the American Dream informs beliefs about talent, hard work, and perseverance rather than dismantling barriers to educational success for marginal students. Using narrative methodologies, connections between the authors narratives and those of sc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Givens, Gretchen Zita (Author)
Olson, Amy (Author)
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Lexington Books, [2021]
Subjects:
African Americans > Education.
Educational equalization > United States.
American Dream.
Mentoring in education.
Multicultural education.
Academic achievement > United States.
Racism in education.
Discrimination in education.
Academic achievement.
Educational equalization.
United States.
Physical Description:xi, 103 pages ; 23 cm
Format: Book
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Summary:
"The American Dream for Students of Color examines how the American Dream informs beliefs about talent, hard work, and perseverance rather than dismantling barriers to educational success for marginal students. Using narrative methodologies, connections between the authors narratives and those of school youth and educators are explored"-- Provided by publisher.
Call Number:LC2801 .G59 2021
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781793610973
1793610975