This book offers an innovative look at the pre- and post-migration educational experiences of immigrant young adults with a particular focus on members of the Latino community. Combining quantitative data with original interviews, this book provides an engaging and nuanced look at a population that is both ubiquitous and overlooked, challenging existing assumptions about those categorized as 'dropouts' and closely examining the historical contexts for educational interruption in the chosen subgroup. The combination of accessible prose and compelling new statistical data appeals to a wide audience, particularly academic professionals, education practitioners and policy-makers.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Understanding Dropouts: Math and History
Chapter 3: Pre-Migration Educational "Choices:" Interrupted Education in Context
Chapter 4: Immigrant Young Adults Entering the US
Chapter 5: Pushouts, Shutouts and Holdouts: Entering, Exiting and Evading High School in the US
Chapter 6: Hard and Soft Skills: Academic Skills, English and Social Capital Among Migrant Young Adults
Chapter 7: The Road Ahead for Young Adult Migrants: Institutional Dilemmas, Nagging Questions and Open Doors Appendix References Index
