Special Resource Material Developed by the Center
Title: Enhancing Equity of Opportunity by Improving Access to Higher Education (Information Resource)
Description: Studies have long underscored the association between growing up in poverty, the achievement gap, and disparities in school completion and access to higher education (see reference list). The role of schools (preK through college) in addressing barriers to academic success is seen as critical in br
eaking the cycle of poverty and enhancing equity of opportunity and social justice.
The focus here is on highlighting (1) the importance of improving access to and retention in institutions of higher education, (2) examples of school-based programs designed to address these matters, and (3) ongoing concerns about access and retention Access at: http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/accesscoll.pdf
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