Lived Experiences of Low-Income, African American Males in a High School STEAM Academy: Implications for School Counselors

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1_part_4) ◽  
pp. 2156759X2110400
Author(s):  
Edward C. Fletcher ◽  
James L. Moore
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
African American ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
African American Males ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Research Question ◽  
School Personnel

Using a qualitative case study approach, this investigation focused specifically on the school and home experiences of low-income, African American males who had attended a career academy focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. With semistructured interviews of individuals and focus groups, we investigated the school and home experiences of African American male former high school students and how these experiences influenced their overall educational pursuit. This study concentrated on the specific research question: What are the unique identities, school experiences, and life challenges of low-income, African American males? Data analysis revealed three salient themes: (a) missing critical school and home supports, (b) searching for significant relationships and role models, and (c) desiring to earn money to provide for their families. Based on these qualitative themes, we offer specific strategies that school personnel, such as school counselors, can use to increase school engagement and success among low-income, African American males.

Academically Successful African American Male Urban High School Students’ Experiences of Mattering to Others at School

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1001400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Tucker ◽  
Andrea Dixon ◽  
Ke'Shana Griddine
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
African American ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Climate ◽  
African American Males ◽  
African American Male ◽  
Academically Successful ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
School Students ◽  
New Information

Mattering to others has been shown to be a key construct of mental health and wellness. Emerging research links interpersonal mattering and school climate. In this study, the authors use transcendental phenomenology to explore how interpersonal mattering impacts the academic achievement of urban African American males who are academically successful in high school. Implications for the integration of this new information in school counseling are discussed.

scholarly journals SCHOOL RACIAL CLIMATE AND THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 673-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charity Brown Griffin ◽  
Shauna M. Cooper ◽  
Isha W. Metzger ◽  
Alexandrea R. Golden ◽  
C. Nicole White
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
African American ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Racial Climate ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mediating Role

Racial Fairness, School Engagement, and Discipline Outcomes in African American High School Students: The Important Role of Gender

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-238
Author(s):  
Charity Brown Griffin ◽  
Isha W. Metzger ◽  
Colleen A. Halliday-Boykins ◽  
Claudia A. Salazar
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
African American ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
School Students

scholarly journals Do Career-Engaging Courses Engage Low-Income Students?

AERA Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 233285842110533
Author(s):  
Jay Stratte Plasman ◽  
Michael A. Gottfried ◽  
Daniel J. Klasik
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Low Income ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Low Income Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Career And Technical ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Do So

Encouraging school engagement is crucial to promoting positive outcomes for high school students. One potential means to promote school engagement may be through career and technical education (CTE) coursework, which is specifically designed to be educationally engaging, particularly for vulnerable populations such as those from low-income backgrounds. Yet, little is known about whether these courses do in fact link to higher school engagement. Through analysis of the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009—a nationally representative data set—we explored the link between STEM-focused CTE (STEM-CTE) coursetaking and school engagement for low-income students. To do so, we employed an instrumental variable estimation technique and found that taking STEM-CTE courses related to higher school engagement for low-income students. We conclude with a discussion of implications for students, practitioners, and policymakers.

Stories of Six Successful African American Males High School Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 98 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
A’Lesia Land ◽  
Jason R. Mixon ◽  
Jennifer Butcher ◽  
Sandra Harris
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
African American ◽  
High School Students ◽  
African American Males ◽  
School Students ◽  
Successful African American Males

Becoming “Difference Makers”: School-University Collaboration to Create, Implement, and Evaluate Data-Driven Counseling Interventions

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0901200
Author(s):  
Erin Camizzi ◽  
Mary Ann Clark ◽  
Summer Yacco ◽  
William Goodman
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
School Students ◽  
Use Of Data ◽  
Counseling Interventions ◽  
College Bound Students ◽  
Funding Opportunities

High school students seeking to complete a postsecondary degree must properly prepare themselves academically and financially in order to qualify and pay for college. With the use of data, school counselors can target high-achieving students from diverse backgrounds to provide equitable opportunities for all students. In this article, a school counselor along with partners from the school district and local university discuss how school counselors at a high school were able to increase academic and funding opportunities for college-bound students from low-income households. Interventions included enrolling target students in academically challenging courses and advising students in applying for financial aid and scholarships.

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