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Title

Academic achievement in urban settings: Sharing ideas and best practices

Authors

Amy Cook, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Brad Toney, Chelsea High SchoolFollow
Donald Coverdale, East Boston High SchoolFollow
Laura Hayden, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-8-2014

Abstract

There are multiple barriers to academic achievement among students in urban settings. The focus of this session is to exchange ideas and best practices in assisting students in urban settings to overcome challenges to achieve. The presenters will also share recent findings in research and practice to further stimulate discussion.

Comments

Presentation at the 2014 Massachusetts School Counselors Association, Inc. (MASCA) Spring Conference, Leominster, MA. Apr. 2014.

Recommended Citation

Cook, Amy; Toney, Brad; Coverdale, Donald; and Hayden, Laura, "Academic achievement in urban settings: Sharing ideas and best practices" (2014). Counseling and School Psychology Faculty Publication Series. 22.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/counseling_faculty_pubs/22