Date of Award
5-17-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
Students of color make up a predominant number of learners that leave high school before graduating (National Center for Education Research, 2009). I selected to study Latino males to narrow the scope of my research. The literature I reviewed pointed directly at socioeconomics as one of the primary factors. I feel there are more specific factors involved for many of the individuals impacted. I used a qualitative approach and utilized an anonymous survey and individual interviews to pinpoint some of these factors. The findings from my research further supported that socioeconomics were a leading factor. My data and literature review showed that school environment and stereotyping/discrimination also played a role. I intend to conduct further research to identify the additional sub-factors that are most prevalent to Latino males. My long-term goal is to provide information to my peers that can assist in the construction or reconstruction of programs that can offer the best support for these students.
Recommended Citation
D'Agostino, Joseph C., "Socioeconomic factors that lead to Latino male students leaving school before graduating" (2012). Education . 31.
https://ualaska.researchcommons.org/uaf_grad_ed/31
Handle
http://hdl.handle.net/11122/8443