Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Adolescent development and school achievement in urban communities Adolescent development and school achievement in urban communities Gary Creasey,Patricia A. Jarvis "This timely volume explores essential themes, issues, and challenges related to adolescents' lives and learning in underserviced urban areas. Distinguished scholars provide theoretically grounded, m… OL16694705W
Handbook of youth mentoring Handbook of youth mentoring Michael J. Karcher "The Handbook of Youth Mentoring provides the first scholarly and comprehensive synthesis of current theory, research, and practice in the field of youth mentoring. Editors David L. DuBois and Michae… OL18460598W
A work in progress A work in progress Michelle D. Gavin "In this collection of eight articles, originally published as a series in Current History, a diverse group of writers explores the preferences, aspirations, and frustrations of young people in speci… OL18740110W
Raise them up Raise them up Kareem Moody,Anitra Budd The dramatic, real-world experiences of hard-to-reach youth inspire these vivid and compelling essays on effectively connecting with disengaged children. Written by an ex-gang member and former unrea… OL19898542W
Prevention Prevention John G. Borkowski "Prevention examines programs targeting eight of today's most pressing problems that affect infants, children, and youth. Through thorough, multifaceted explorations of successful programs, readers w… OL20786771W
Putting all students on the graduation path Putting all students on the graduation path Robert Balfanz,Nettie E. Legters "This issue ... offers perspectives and strategies for engaging American youth in learning, keeping them on the graduation path, and preparing them for success in college and career"--Back cover. OL26173201W