4. Different Reasons to Choose a Community College

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Series Editors’ Preface viii
4. Preface xv
5. 1. Introduction 1
6. Ken’s Story 25
7. 2. Limited Access to Rigorous Academic Curriculum 32
8. Alexandra’s Story 50
9. Josephine’s Story 56
10. 3. Underdeveloped College Knowledge 63
11. Erica’s Story 85
12. Kadi’s Story 91
13. 4. Different Reasons to Choose a Community College 98
14. Eddie’s Story 115
15. Carlos’s Story 121
16. 5. Not Career Ready 128
17. 6. ELs’ Access to Postsecondary Education 148
18. Appendix: Method 173
19. References 189
20. Author Index 201
21. Subject Index 203