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River City students present research on financial‑aid barriers for English learners; recommend counselor engagement and resources
Summary
Two River City High School students and their team presented findings from a countywide survey and focus groups identifying knowledge gaps about financial aid among English learners and recommended counselor outreach, workshops and accessible resources.
Two River City High School students, Bahare Yacoubi and Johnny Lou, presented findings on the district’s "College‑Going Initiative for English learners" at the Washington Unified board’s May 22 meeting. The student team surveyed and held focus groups across Yolo County to identify barriers that show why many English learners do not complete financial‑aid applications or enroll in postsecondary programs.
The fellowship research focused on the question: what are the most important barriers that impacted college enrollment for English learners in Yolo County? The team reported that a majority of English learners they surveyed…
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