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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

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More specifically, the authors explain several problems/issues confronting Black male students in P-12 gifted and talented, advanced placement, and special education programs, along with the school-to-prison pipeline – inequitable discipline in the form of suspensions and expulsions. Chapter 12: Brown, D. Frazier, R.-M.

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How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines

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For example, Houston Community College has begun to close the gaps on retaining younger students through their PSOAR program, which provides early admission and helps students complete their enrollment before summer break.

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Community Colleges’ Essential Role in Workforce Development

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The average age of a community college student is 27, and 35% of students are between the ages of 22 and 39. A study by the Aspen Institute found that partnerships between community colleges and businesses lead to increased program quality, student success, and job placement rates. citizens, and 5% are veterans.