Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Leadership
Cover of the book Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life by Baruti K. Kafele, ASCD
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Author: Baruti K. Kafele ISBN: 9781416612094
Publisher: ASCD Publication: February 12, 2010
Imprint: ASCD Language: English
Author: Baruti K. Kafele
ISBN: 9781416612094
Publisher: ASCD
Publication: February 12, 2010
Imprint: ASCD
Language: English

One of the most vexing problems confronting educators today is the chronic achievement gap between black male students and their peers. In this inspiring and thought-provoking book, veteran educator Baruti K. Kafele offers a blueprint for lifting black males up and ensuring their success in the classroom and beyond. Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life offers proven strategies for getting black male students in middle school and high school to value learning, improve their grades, and maintain high standards for themselves. The author shows how simple but powerful measures to instill self-worth in young black males can not only raise these students' achievement, but also profoundly alter their lives for the better. This book will help you to help studentsReverse the destructive effects of negative influences, whether among peers or in the popular culture; Surmount adverse conditions at home or in their communities; Participate in mentorship programs with successful black male adults; andTake pride in their heritage by learning about great figures and achievements in black history.Whether your school is urban or rural, all-black or mixed, you'll find this book to be an insightful resource that addresses the root causes of low achievement among young black males and offers a clear path to overcoming them.

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One of the most vexing problems confronting educators today is the chronic achievement gap between black male students and their peers. In this inspiring and thought-provoking book, veteran educator Baruti K. Kafele offers a blueprint for lifting black males up and ensuring their success in the classroom and beyond. Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life offers proven strategies for getting black male students in middle school and high school to value learning, improve their grades, and maintain high standards for themselves. The author shows how simple but powerful measures to instill self-worth in young black males can not only raise these students' achievement, but also profoundly alter their lives for the better. This book will help you to help studentsReverse the destructive effects of negative influences, whether among peers or in the popular culture; Surmount adverse conditions at home or in their communities; Participate in mentorship programs with successful black male adults; andTake pride in their heritage by learning about great figures and achievements in black history.Whether your school is urban or rural, all-black or mixed, you'll find this book to be an insightful resource that addresses the root causes of low achievement among young black males and offers a clear path to overcoming them.

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