San Antonio College Library

This work includes the voices of practitioners and researchers in an attempt to identify the factors that are perpetuating the literacy gap in American secondary schools. Topics include the deprofessionalization of teachers, and the socialization of teachers.

The current global marketplace demands more workers who are scientifically literate, yet few are being adequately prepared to meet that demand. Particularly underrepresented are women and minorities, who often lack the social and academic support that stimulate and sustain interest in science, math, and engineering. The authors of this book demonstrate that early intervention, especially during grades 4 through 8, can help overcome some of these obstacles....