It has been touted as the single most comprehensive reform in education. The United States has established a common set of educational expectations adopted by 46 states. In order to prepare students for college and career readiness, the National Gover . . .

A survey of the literature on aliteracy demonstrates that it is considered a widespread problem in academia. Much of the literature provides specific examples of reading patterns and habits of college students without investigating students’ experienc . . .

The number of high school seniors applying and being accepted to institutions of higher education is increasing yearly. Approximately 19 million students are enrolled in more than 4,200 postsecondary degree-granting institutions compared with only 11 . . .

Chicanos are essentially absent from the State of California United States History Content Standards, as a result Chicanos are excluded from the narrative of American history. Because Chicanos are not included in the content standards and due to the l . . .

This qualitative study critically examines the academic, cultural, and social experiences of Punjabi Sikh American students in a Northern California community college to identify factors that promote or inhibit their progress and success. The theoreti . . .