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The reconstruction of community college vocational education: a vision for renewing American democracy

The purpose of this article is to explain how central points developed in Dewey's 1916 'Democracy and education' pr... Show more
The purpose of this article is to explain how central points developed in Dewey's 1916 'Democracy and education' provide the rationale needed to adopt institutional and policy recommendations made by Grubb and Lazerson in their 2004 book, 'The education gospel: the economic power of schooling'. The central points of Grubb and Lazerson's work, and the policy agenda offered to guide reforms, are reviewed. The authors describe how a Deweyan view of education and democracy may provide the motivation and guidance needed to move forward on the Grubb and Lazerson agenda to benefit community college vocational education. The argument advanced in this article reveals that a meaningful reconstruction of community college vocational education will require implementation of institutional reforms and public policy reforms. This reconstruction will also require, however, a normative vision to motivate policy makers, educators, and citizens.
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Authors: Harbour, Clifford P.; Wolgemuth, Jennifer

Date: 2015

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Community college review

Subjects: Providers of education and training; Vocational education and training; Policy ... [+] Show more
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Storying transition-to-work for/and youth on the autism spectrum in the United States: a critical construct synthesis of academic literature

[The authors] explored how academic literature constructs the 'worker with autism'. Drawing on a systematic review ... Show more
[The authors] explored how academic literature constructs the 'worker with autism'. Drawing on a systematic review of transition to work for youth with disabilities, [they] analyzed how 17 articles constructed 'autism', 'work', and the 'worker with autism'. [The authors] identified two argumentative approaches: the intervention story and the complex story. Intervention stories centered autism as a problem in need of treatment and work as a simple, positive endeavor. Complex stories offered various and more positive accounts of autism alongside broader notions of work. [The authors] recommend that academics experiment with writing which expands work (and career) possibilities for youth situated on the autism spectrum.
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Authors: Wolgemuth, Jennifer; Agosto, Vonzell; Lam, Gary Yu Hin; Riley, Michael W. ... [+] Show more

Date: 2016

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Disability and society

Subjects: Disability; Employment; Research ... [+] Show more
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Improving post-high school outcomes for transition-age students with disabilities: an evidence review

Nearly four decades have passed since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensured access to publ... Show more
Nearly four decades have passed since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensured access to public education for students with disabilities in the United States. During the years following its adoption, there was growing recognition that to lead productive and fulfilling lives as adults, many students need support in the transition from secondary school to post-high school environments. As a result, several reauthorizations of IDEA have emphasized transition planning in helping students with disabilities to obtain employment, pursue postsecondary education and training, and live more independently. Despite the efforts of policymakers and practitioners, a gap remains between post-high school outcomes of students with disabilities and outcomes for other students. To help close that gap, this report reviews the research literature on programs (strategies, interventions, or sets of services) designed to help students with disabilities make transitions.
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Authors: Cobb, R. Brian; Lipscomb, Stephen; Wolgemuth, Jennifer; McMeeking, Laura Sample ... [+] Show more

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Youth; Disability; Equity ... [+] Show more

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The reconstruction of community college vocational education: a vision for renewing American democracy

Storying transition-to-work for/and youth on the autism spectrum in the United States: a critical construct synthesis of academic literature

Improving post-high school outcomes for transition-age students with disabilities: an evidence review