NAGC 56th Annual Convention & Exhibition
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Successful Minority Retention and Recruitment Strategies Implemented by Highly Competitive and Rigorous High Schools
Track
:
Special Schools/Programs
Program Code:
510
Date:
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Time:
8:45 AM to 9:15 AM
EST
Room:
230
CO-PRESENTER
(S):
Rachel Boren, Research Assistant, University of Virginia
Carolyn Callahan, Commonwealth Professor of Education, University of Virginia
Holly Hertberg-Davis, Assistant Professor, University of Virginia
Tonya Moon, Professor, University of Virginia
NAGCFACULTY
(S):
Rachel Boren, Research Assistant, University of Virginia
Catherine Brighton, Associate Professor, University of Virginia
Carolyn Callahan, Commonwealth Professor of Education, University of Virginia
Holly Hertberg-Davis, Assistant Professor, University of Virginia
Tonya Moon, Professor, University of Virginia
PRESENTER
:
Catherine Brighton, Associate Professor, University of Virginia
Description
In 2000, minorities comprised approximately 30% of the U.S. population. By 2050, it is projected that the minority population will represent approximately 50% of the total U.S. population, meaning that ethnically and racially diverse people will no longer be a numerical minority. Yet, highly competitive high schools like Governors Schools struggle with creating a diverse student body. This session presents strategies that have been identified by competitive schools across the country as successful in recruiting and retaining a diverse student body.
