Looking toward the future: The educational aspirations of rural African American students

Educational challenges in rural places are compounded when discussions include race and ethnicity. In this chapter we explore how family, school, and community factors influence rural African American students’ educational aspirations. Based on this review of literature, we make recommendations for...

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Published inNew directions for student services Vol. 2020; no. 171-172; pp. 47 - 55
Main Authors Williams‐Johnson, Meca, Cain, Elise J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published San Francisco Wiley 2020
Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
Subjects
Academic Aspiration
African American Students
Black students
Community Influence
Family Influence
Rural Areas
Student Personnel Services
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Summary:Educational challenges in rural places are compounded when discussions include race and ethnicity. In this chapter we explore how family, school, and community factors influence rural African American students’ educational aspirations. Based on this review of literature, we make recommendations for student affairs practice.
ISSN:0164-7970
1536-0695
DOI:10.1002/ss.20364