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First Generation College Students - Part I

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In California, more students are the first in their families to apply to college than ever before. But it isn’t an easy leap for many. In the first hour of a special live remote broadcast from San Jose’s Downtown College Prep High School, we explore the challenges and successful strategies that help students qualify for college.

Guests:

Michael Kirst, professor emeritus of education and business administration at Stanford University and former president of the California Board of Education

Michael De Sousa, principal of Downtown College Prep High School

Mildred Llanos-Richards, head counselor at James Lick High School

Pedro Medina, member of the Downtown College Prep High School class of 2010

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