Osborne, J. W. (1999). Unraveling underachievement among african american boys from an identification with academics perspective. The Journal of Negro Education, 68(4), 555-565. Many theories attempt to explain why, despite all efforts, African American boys continue to lag behind their White counterparts. This article reviews three prominent theories addressing the… Continue Reading Unraveling Underachievement among African American Boys from an Identification with Academics Perspective
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In Their Own Words: Erasing Deficits and Exploring What Works to Improve K–12 and Postsecondary Black Male School Achievement
Warren, C. A., Douglas, T. M., & Howard, T. C. (2016). In Their Own Words: Erasing Deficits and Exploring What Works to Improve K–12 and Postsecondary Black Male School Achievement. Teachers College Record, 118(6), 1-6. This article outlines the imperative for strengths-based research to counter deficit perceptions and perspectives of… Continue Reading In Their Own Words: Erasing Deficits and Exploring What Works to Improve K–12 and Postsecondary Black Male School Achievement
“Stakes Is High”: Educating New Century Students
Ladson-Billings, G. (2013). “Stakes Is High”: Educating New Century Students.The Journal of Negro Education, 82(2), 105-110. My apologies to iconic hip-hop artists, De La Soul for I have shamelessly appropriated the title, “Stakes is high” to underscore the importance of the work ahead for educators, students, parents, community members, and… Continue Reading “Stakes Is High”: Educating New Century Students