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Showing 1 to 20 of 47 for “"Underrepresented populations"”.
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Gifted Identification in Young, Historically Underrepresented Populations: A Phenomenological Study
… numbers of identified gifted young, historically underrepresented students. The research questions that guided this study were: what are educators’ experiences of the gifted identification process of young, historically underrepresented students? What are parents’ experiences of the gifted …
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The (unspoken) history of agriculture: underrepresented populations in agriculture education curriculum
… include: (1) What is the frequency at which underrepresented populations are mentioned throughout the historical portions of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Animal, Plant, and Soil Sciences; and Natural Resources and Environmental Systems curriculum created by a widely-used …
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Special Considerations in Gifted Identification: Increasing Access and Equitable Practices for Underrepresented Populations in an Urban School District
… The disparities in gifted education for underrepresented students persist despite the growth in schools across the country of low income and minority students. Despite efforts to tackle equity issues in gifted education the large gaps of disproportionality persist. Explanations for this …
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The Pinnacle of College Readiness Initiatives: An Examination of the Impact Early College High Schools have on Students from Underrepresented Minority Populations in Texas
Background: Students from underrepresented populations are less likely to be college-ready high school graduates. Research indicates only 20% of Black students are college ready at graduation, and less than that—only 16%—of Hispanic students are college ready at the time of graduation. Early …
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Factors Influencing College Readiness: Supports and Barriers Experienced by Academically Resilient First-Generation Hispanic Males
… indicates that Hispanic males lag behind other underrepresented populations when it comes to college readiness, application, and enrollment rates. Given that parent education level is a strong predictor of degree attainment and that Hispanics have some of the lowest parent education levels, it …
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"College mathematics instruction in transition: A study of reform in a college algebra course for ""at-risk"" students"
… from academically disadvantaged and minority populations have experienced disproportionately high dropout and failure rates in college mathematics. These students often place into courses considered remedial at the college level. The current national reform movement includes initiatives …
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“Decades of Progress”: The Relevance of the State Supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities of North Carolina, 1865-2010
… to see today. But as they continue to serve the underrepresented populations in the United States, the relevance of these institutions will continue to come into question.</p>
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Pick Yourself Up By Your Broadband: Access, the Digital Divide, and Migrant Workers
… help expand these services to underserved and underrepresented populations (1998). And as the process for applying to even low-wage jobs becomes increasingly digitized, I argue that our role as scholars and educators is to both prepare and advocate for these “invisible populations” that will …
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The Perceptions of Directors of Gifted Education Regarding Division Factors that Contribute to Proportionate or Nearly Proportionate African American Representation in Gifted Education
… provided professional development on identifying underrepresented populations, used at least six multiple criteria options, selected both achievement and aptitude assessments during the screening process, and provided support for students' self-perceptions with a variety of programs which resulted …
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Identifying Gifted Students in Science
… primarily focused on identifying students from underrepresented populations. These six schools, Cumberland Trace, Bristow, Lost River, Oakland, Richardsville, and North Warren, were chosen based on their larger population of students who qualify for free and reduced lunch.</p>
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Educational Farms as Tools for Advancing Youth Well-Being in Underrepresented Food Desert Communities
… as tools for addressing youth well-being among underrepresented populations residing in food desert communities through stakeholder perspectives. Grounded in the Positive Youth Development framework, the study explored how these spaces empower youth to reach their full potential. Data collection …
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An Investigation of Black and Hispanic Participation and Performance in Advanced Placement Courses in a School Division that has Targeted Increased Participation as a Goal
… and improving AP performance for traditionally underrepresented populations to include Blacks, Hispanics, students with disabilities, and those from lower socioeconomic families has been an ambition of American school districts for the past several decades. This study used AP participation and …
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Advancing equity in dementia care through community health workers
… in the United States disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, such as African American and Latinx/Hispanics. These groups encounter systemic healthcare disparities, cultural barriers, and discrimination, leading to mistrust toward the healthcare system and underutilization of services. …
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Sharing Science: A Study on the Effects of Informal Science Education Outreach with Elementary Students
… benefit elementary students in traditionally underrepresented populations of typically lower socioeconomic status. Survey data suggest that JSOP increased students' interest in pursuing a career in science and related fields. Case study analyses provide insight into the advantages of informal …
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An Examination of the Effect of Career Course Length on Student Occupational Engagement
… be made to increase the number of students from underrepresented populations in career courses, primarily the Internship Exploration course. Recommendations for future research include examining the efficacy of online career courses, determining the role age plays in the acquisition of …
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The racial disparities of the Gamma-secretase/Notch pathway and inhibition in triple negative breast cancer
… disparities in TNBC outcomes persist, with underrepresented populations experiencing disproportionately higher rates of mortality and poorer prognoses. This master's thesis aims to delve into the molecular intricacies that contribute to these disparities, with a specific focus on gamma …
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Examining Changes in African American Students' Epistemic Agency as STEM Learners
Despite reform efforts to broaden historically underrepresented populations across STEM disciplines, the data continues to highlight gaps of achievement across racial demographics. In an effort to address educational inequity, current reform efforts have touted the implementation of learning …
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Applying a Cognitive Lens to the Exploration of Social Mobility for African American Men: A Phenomenological Study
… parallels inequality and presents challenges for underrepresented populations. More specifically, there is a gap that exists in the perceptions, generalizations, and realizations of social mobility for Black men in America resulting in a dichotomous disparity that is perplexing and adds to some of …
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CARE-ing for Concussions: Development of the Calgary Adapted aRm Ergometer (CARE) Test: A Novel Upper-Body Post-Concussion Exertion Test
… effective concussion rehabilitation process for underrepresented populations, promoting equity and inclusivity in sport injury and recovery research. This project fills a critical gap in concussion research, providing an inclusive and accessible alternative to lower-body specific exertion tests …
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Collegiate Academic Enhancement Programs: The Benefits of Multi-Year Programs Compared to the Benefits of One-Year Programs for Traditionally Underrepresented Students
… are more focused and target those who are from underrepresented populations. Nonetheless not many programs have been designed to aid those students in the subsequent years that follow freshman year.</p> <p>The purpose of this research project was to determine if there are significant differences …
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