In this Book
Promise Nation: Transforming Communities through Place-Based Scholarships
Book
2015
Published by:
W.E. Upjohn Institute
summary
Miller-Adams describes how the various "Promise-type" place-based scholarship programs impact college access, financial aid, and community transformation.
Table of Contents
Cover
Title Page
pp. i-iii
Copyright
pp. iv
Contents
pp. v-vi
Acknowledgments
pp. vii
Chapter 1. What Is a Promise Scholarship Program?
pp. 1-12
Chapter 2. The National Landscape
pp. 13-24
Chapter 3. The Diffusion of the Promise Idea
pp. 25-40
Chapter 4. Not All Promise Programs Are AlikeâDoes It Matter?
pp. 41-59
Chapter 5. Educational Outcomes of Promise Programs
pp. 60-75
Chapter 6. The Elusive Economic Development Goal
pp. 76-92
Chapter 7. The Future of the Promise Movement
pp. 93-104
Appendix A. List of Promise Programs
pp. 105-119
References
pp. 120-126
About the Author
pp. 127-128
Index
pp. 129-140
About the Institute
pp. 141
Back Cover
| ISBN | 9780880995061 |
|---|---|
| Related ISBN(s) | 9780880995047 |
| MARC Record | Download |
| OCLC | 951527597 |
| Launched on MUSE | 2021-02-08 |
| Language | English |
| Open Access | Yes |
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