Making meaning of the social and environmental influences on education: Multiple case studies of African American graduates with learning disabilities

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African American students with learning disabilities (AASWLD) comprise a significant portion of African American students in the public schools in the United States. African Americans and students with learning disabilities are also represented in two of the lowest performing student demographic groups. Research suggests that many AASWLD attend schools in communities with low socioeconomic status. In these communities, social and environmental factors, such as unequal access to a quality education, adversely impact their schooling experience. This qualitative study used multiple cases to investigate the impact of racial and socioeconomic variables on these students' schooling experience. Six female and six male AASWLD were selected to describe their personal academic plight as they ventured toward graduating from an urban high school. This study used the lens of Critical Race Theory (CRT) to create counter stories to capture the voices of this unique group. The purpose of this study wa

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