... parents who are highly engaged in the academic achievement of their children. The project focused on a group of parents whose children are in the 5th grade enrichment class at PS X, a Title 1 funded Public School in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The enrichment classes are populated with students who, in general, are performing at (or above) grade ... significant efforts made in identifying and recruiting diverse populations in gifted and enrichment programs. Despite the efforts, too many African American students and other students of color (e.g., Hispanic American...

• Word Count: 1544
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... by doing what was thought as impossible not only once, but many times again. He is a man many elders and young people look up to in life. Michael considers himself a native of North Carolina, but was actually born in the city of Brooklyn in New York. He grew up loving the sport of baseball, while basketball was then his second choice ... , he took the Tar heels to the National Championship against the Georgetown Hoyas. He then took the game wining shot with 6 seconds left to clinch the win and the national title for North Carolina. He stayed 1 more year and UNC before entering the N.B.A....

• Word Count: 1444
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School