There is nothing wrong with black students [electronic resource] / Jawanza Kunjufu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kunjufu, Jawanza.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African Americans--Education (Elementary).

African Americans.

African Americans--Education Education (Secondary).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (129 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : African American Images, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Refuting common ideas about the racial achievement gap, this exploration of the education system posits that the gap is not the result of the students, their parents, or the larger community, but rather stems from the limited effectiveness of the schools they attend. With a focus on what principals and teachers can do, this instructive resource explores ways that schools can change in order to better serve the needs of these students, such as gaining a better understanding of different learning styles, implementing a curriculum that is more relevant to students' lives, focusing on the amount o

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; 1. Examples of Successful Black Youth; 2. Framework; 3. Successful Parents; 4. Successful Educators; 5. Time on Task; 6. Successful Public Schools; 7. Successful African-Centered Schools; 8. Successful Single Gender Schools; 9. Conclusion; References

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-934155-99-3

OCLC:

794663873