Peer Networks of African American Students in Independent Schools: Affirming Academic Success and Racial Identity.

Datnow, Amanda; Cooper, Robert

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ERIC Number: EJ566960

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Publication Date: 1997

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Peer Networks of African American Students in Independent Schools: Affirming Academic Success and Racial Identity.

Datnow, Amanda; Cooper, Robert

Journal of Negro Education, v66 n1 p56-72 Win 1997

Qualitative data about the Baltimore (Maryland) Educational Scholarship Trust, a program to place disadvantaged and talented African-American youth in private schools were analyzed. The study reveals that peer networks of African-American students in predominantly White elite independent schools support these students' academic success, allow them to affirm their racial identities, and facilitate their adjustment. (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Black Students, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Peer Relationship, Private Schools, Qualitative Research, Racial Identification, Scholarships, Social Support Groups, Urban Schools, Urban Youth

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Maryland (Baltimore)

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