“From where i stand:” African american teacher candidates on their decision to teach

Educational Forum

Volumn 73, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 348-364

  Williams, Ereka R ^a   Graham, Anthony ^a   McCary Henderson, Stephen ^a   Floyd, Loury ^a  

^a NORTH CAROLINA A AND T STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 80055014387     PISSN: 00131725     EISSN: 19388098     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00131720903178742     Document Type: Article

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