The college track : America's sorting machine / a production of Roundtable, Inc. in association with WETA Washington, D.C. ; produced and directed by Alice Markowitz.
Publisher:
Films for the Humanities & Sciences,
Copyright Date:
2004
Description:
3 videodiscs (approximately 55 min. each) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 educator's guide (24 pages, illustrations ; 29 cm) and planning guide (20 pages, illustrations ; 29 cm)
Who's in, who's out. Expect the best. Get in, stay in.
Notes:
Host and narrator, Andre Braugher. Additional features include a series preview and overview in English and Spanish, and excerpts from interviews with leading scholars and administrators covering key issues of equity and access to higher education.
Contents:
Disc 1. Who's in, who's out (55:00) -- disc 2. Expect the best (55:00) -- disc 3. Get in, stay in (55:00).
Summary:
Examines the innovative ways some communities and schools are taking action to increase access to college for a generation of students. This series underscores the impact of the college access and equity in our society and demonstrates the need for changing our educational expectations. The college track takes a look at the barriers to college for many students, and highlights the momentum of some schools and communities that are breaking down those barriers.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)57383795
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.