African American Rural Education: College Transitions and Postsecondary Experiences

This book focuses on the higher education pathways of rural African American students, highlighting their experiences in US colleges and universities. It addresses the research needs, areas of concern, and strategies to encourage and sustain greater postsecondary participation among African Americans from rural settings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2020
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Despite making up the largest minority in rural areas, the existing literature has predominantly categorized African American rural students within a broader group of Black and African American students, with a primary emphasis on urban contexts. This volume specifically delves into the higher education pathways of rural African American students, shedding light on their experiences within US colleges and universities. Recognizing that rural students possess higher high school graduation rates compared to their urban counterparts but are less likely to pursue higher education pathways, the authors identify key research needs, areas of concern, and strategies to promote and sustain greater postsecondary participation among African Americans from rural backgrounds. Contributors to the volume explore the multifaceted dimensions of race and place, cultural capital, gender dynamics, gifted education, college choice, teacher and education leader preparation, campus programming, and the significance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, particularly in relation to African American rural students. Through a comprehensive examination of these factors, the volume aims to provide a clear understanding of the barriers and drivers that shape their higher education journeys.

Weight: 452g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839098710