López, N., Erwin, C., Binder, M., & Chavez, M. J. (2018). Making the invisible visible: advancing quantitative methods in higher education using critical race theory and intersectionality. Race Ethnicity and Education, 21(2), 180-207. We appeal to critical race theory and intersectionality to examine achievement gaps at a large public university… read more
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A critical race case analysis of Black undergraduate student success at an urban university
Harper, S. R., Smith, E. J., & Davis III, C. H. (2018). A critical race case analysis of Black undergraduate student success at an urban university. Urban Education, 53(1), 3-25. Presented in this article is a case study of Black students’ enrollment, persistence, and graduation at Cityville University, an urban… read more
The Effects of Accelerated Reader on 6th Grade At-Risk African American Males’ Motivation as It Relates to Foucault’s Power/Knowledge Theory
Williams, T. (2018). The Effects of Accelerated Reader on 6th Grade At-Risk African American Males’ Motivation as It Relates to Foucault’s Power/Knowledge Theory. This interpretive qualitative study explored the effectiveness of the computerized reading management software, Accelerated Reader, on a select group of at-risk sixth grade African American male students’… read more
“Expressive Cool” and the Paradox of Black and White Males’ Neighborhood Socialization Toward Education
Jr, J. O. (2018). “Expressive cool” and the paradox of black and white males’ neighborhood socialization toward education. Youth and Society, 50(3), 299-327. This study explores how linkages between adolescents’ educational attitudes and achievement vary according to race, expressive culture, and neighborhood collective socialization qualities. Specifically, the study examines (a)… read more