{"product_id":"the-jump-ryan-m-shepard-9781515390695","title":"The Jump: My Journey from Public to Private High School Education","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a member of the Choate's Capstone Program, author Ryan M. Shepard quickly became aware of the many issues affecting students of color in the United States school system. Motivated by his personal experience, Shepard set out to resolve two pressing questions: which issues were most prevalent for students of color, and how can students and school administrators resolve these issues going forward?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo answer them, Shepard surveyed those most affected: his peers. \u003ci\u003eThe Jump\u003c\/i\u003e represents several years worth of survey responses gathered from a participant pool of students across multiple independent schools. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe result is a candid, revealing look at the challenges faced by students of color that both students and administrators alike will find enlightening. More importantly, Shepard and his peers offer suggestions to resolve issues in order to work toward a harmonious, productive environment for all students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn accessible and unbiased assessment, \u003ci\u003eThe Jump\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable read for students, instructors, and administrators of all backgrounds. Difficult though the issues are, solutions are available-solutions which, once implemented, can positively impact entire campuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ryan M. Shepard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1515390691\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781515390695\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/18\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.10d","brand":"Ryan M. Shepard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44068304584959,"sku":"9781515390695","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c230c2a5-3a5b-4bd3-86b2-5033783a490b.jpg?v=1685418228","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-jump-ryan-m-shepard-9781515390695","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}