Access and Opportunity: Increasing Advanced Placement Access for English Learners

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  • Nancy A. Watkins Cal State University, Fullerton

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v22i14.5529

Keywords:

higher education, access, opportunity gap, Advanced Placement, English learners, LatCrit

Abstract

Access and opportunity within an Advanced Placement (AP) Program prepare students for higher education. However, a disproportionate number of low-income students or students of color do not enroll in advanced courses partly due to institutional barriers and policies. This research evaluated a teacher’ s desire to change school policy, the exam scores, and student experiences at a school site that reduced barriers for English Learners (ELs) to take advanced placement classes. The qualitative study was framed by LatCrit theory focusing on a social justice perspective and school experience for Latinx identified as ELs. Results showed that EL success in advanced coursework is based on a supportive environment, access and opportunity, and a commitment to social justice.

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Published

2022-11-09

How to Cite

Watkins, N. A. (2022). Access and Opportunity: Increasing Advanced Placement Access for English Learners. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 22(14). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v22i14.5529

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