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Recommendations for Solving Equity Gaps at James Monroe High School, Virginia

Michael Whitener

School of Education, Liberty University

In partial fulfillment of EDUC 816

Research Topic Approval

Title

Recommendations for Solving Equity Gaps at James Monroe High School, Virginia

Central Problem

How can the gaps in college readiness between students from low-income and underserved communities and those from wealthy and majority groups be eliminated?

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the study will be to provide recommendations for solving Equity Gaps at James Monroe High School, Virginia.

Problem Statement

The problem was that only 28% of the students from low-income and underserved communities at James Monroe High School were ready for college compared to the state average of 84% for all students.