How do we fix the leaky educational pipeline into a conduit of
success for Black males? That the issue is critical is demonstrated
by the statistics that only 10% of Black males in the United States
are proficient in 8th grade reading, only 52% graduate from high
school within four years, and only 35 percent graduate from
college. This book uniquely examines the trajectory of Black males
through the educational pipeline from pre-school through college.
In doing so it not only contributes significantly to the
scholarship on the experiences of this population, but bridges the
gap between theory and practice to provide frameworks and models
that will improve these young men's educational outcomes throughout
their educational journeys. A compelling feature of the book is
that that it does not treat Black males as homogeneous, but
recognizes the diversity that exists among Black males in various
educational settings. It demonstrates the need to recognize
students' intersectionalities and individual characteristics as an
essential preliminary to developing practices to improve outcomes
at every educational stage. Throughout, the contributing authors
also focus on the strategies and experiences of Black males who
achieve academic excellence, examining growth-producing and
asset-based practices that can be sustained, and that build upon
the recognition that these males have agency and possess qualities
such as resilience that are essential to their learning and
development. The frameworks and models that conclude each chapter
are equally commendable to K–12 educators and administrators;
higher education faculty, student affairs practitioners, and
administrators; and policymakers, for whom templates are provided
for rectifying the continuing inequities of our educational system.
General
Imprint: |
Stylus Publishing Llc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2014 |
First published: |
May 2014 |
Editors: |
Fred A Bonner II
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Authors: |
Tim King
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
252 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-57922-962-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
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LSN: |
1-57922-962-X |
Barcode: |
9781579229627 |
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