Chapter 1 Engaging in Learning: The Challenges and Consequences for Students from Challenging Backgrounds

Chapter 2 Indicators and Facilitators of Engagement: Going Beyond Linear Thinking

Chapter 3 Access and Opportunity to Learn: Essentials for Academic Engagement

Chapter 4 “Opportunity to Connect”: Social Skills as Engagement Agents

Chapter 6 “Opportunity to Aspire”: Promoting Mathematics Engagement and Aspiration for Challenging Mathematics

Chapter 7 “Opportunity to Flourish”: Reconnecting Pedagogy for Youths Out-of-School and Out-of-Work

Chapter 8 “Opportunity to Re-engage”: Alternative Education Programs and Pathways for Youths Who “Don’t Fit”

Chapter 9 Engagement for What Purpose? Engagement Toward What Outcome? Empowering Engagement for Students from Challenging Backgrounds