Description
Book SynopsisProfiles the Simmons Memorial Foundation, a grassroots non-profit organisation that promotes college access for students in North Carolina and Delaware. Omari Scott Simmons discusses how the organization has helped students secure admission and succeed in college, using this example to contextualize the broader realm of existing education practice, academic theory, and public policy.
Trade Review"Simmons provides families and educators with valuable information on effective practices involving both access to college and academic success. His analysis includes practical suggestions and a substantial review of the literature, along with policy recommendations and actual solutions. Most importantly, he brings first-hand experience in working with students throughout their higher education experiences, and he inspires us with their stories." -- Freeman A. Hrabowski, III * president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County *
"The brilliantly told story of a mentoring program, launched and sustained by an African-American family, which nourishes access and success in college for first-generation, low-income youths of all races. This is a playbook to study for social scientific and practical answers." -- Joseph A. Soares * author of The Power of Privilege: Yale and America's Elite Colleges *
Chronicle of Higher Education 'Selected New Books on Higher Education'" compiled by Ruth Hammond * Chronicle of Higher Education *
Omari Scott Simmons Talks About What Ignited his Passion to Help Others on WBOC * WBOC *
'Wise counsel: Milford graduate visits MHS with advice, new book," by Jennifer Antonik * Delaware State News *
"Omari Simmons Interview on the Simmons Memorial Foundation and New Book" * Ali.org *
"Simmons provides families and educators with valuable information on effective practices involving both access to college and academic success. His analysis includes practical suggestions and a substantial review of the literature, along with policy recommendations and actual solutions. Most importantly, he brings first-hand experience in working with students throughout their higher education experiences, and he inspires us with their stories." -- Freeman A. Hrabowski, III * president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County *
"The brilliantly told story of a mentoring program, launched and sustained by an African-American family, which nourishes access and success in college for first-generation, low-income youths of all races. This is a playbook to study for social scientific and practical answers." -- Joseph A. Soares * author of The Power of Privilege: Yale and America's Elite Colleges *
Chronicle of Higher Education 'Selected New Books on Higher Education'" compiled by Ruth Hammond * Chronicle of Higher Education *
Omari Scott Simmons Talks About What Ignited his Passion to Help Others on WBOC * WBOC *
'Wise counsel: Milford graduate visits MHS with advice, new book," by Jennifer Antonik * Delaware State News *
"Omari Simmons Interview on the Simmons Memorial Foundation and New Book" * Ali.org *
Table of ContentsContents
Foreword
Introduction
1. Origins
2. The SMF College Access Program
3. Challenges in College Access
4. The Role of SMF Intervention
5. Reforms
6. Parting Thoughts
Acknowledgments
Bibliography
Index
