IMPROVING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS

2002-01-01 Education

Author : Sheryl J. Denbo
Release : 2002-01-01
Genre : Education
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Download or read book IMPROVING SCHOOLS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS written by Sheryl J. Denbo. This book was released on 2002-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improving Schools for African American Students is designed to provide educational leaders with a better understanding of how to recognize the diversity of strengths that Black students bring with them to school and how to use these strengths to improve achievement. The articles contained in this book discuss generic education issues such as policy reform, the importance of high quality teaching, and the improvement of schools from the perspective of the academic achievement of African American students. Part I explores institutional racism in the context of America's public schools and provides suggestions for educational leaders to eliminate harmful policies and practices within educational institutions and settings. Part II discusses the kinds of institutional and instructional changes that are needed to support successful schooling of African American children and youth. Part III focuses on the challenges presented to African American students by the current high stakes testing environment that surrounds standards, assessment, and accountability. A review of the literature on schools that have succeeded in improving achievement for African American students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels with districts moving towards narrowing the achievement gap is included. This text examines a wide variety of policies, programs, practices, and research that will provide valuable insight. The emphasis throughout the book is on the ability of educators to successfully restructure their schools, offer high quality teaching and learning standards for African American students and to make the kinds of changes that will result in high achievement for all students.

Improving Schools for African American Students

2002-01-01 Education

Author : Sheryl Denbo
Release : 2002-01-01
Genre : Education
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 827/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Improving Schools for African American Students written by Sheryl Denbo. This book was released on 2002-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The articles...discuss generic education issues such as policy reform, the importance of high quality teaching, and the improvement of schools from the perspective of the academic achievement of African American students"--P. [4] of cover.

An RTI Guide to Improving the Performance of African American Students

2015-05-05 Education

Author : Dwayne D. Williams
Release : 2015-05-05
Genre : Education
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Download or read book An RTI Guide to Improving the Performance of African American Students written by Dwayne D. Williams. This book was released on 2015-05-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help students thrive with this systematic approach to culturally responsive instruction! Research shows that students of color learn best in classrooms that reflect their cultural values. This breakthrough book shows educators how to create culturally relevant RTI models that help diverse students thrive! Step-by-step, you’ll learn to skillfully apply 4 core characteristics critical to culturally responsive instruction: communalism, movement expressiveness, orality, and verve. Richly detailed case studies and evidence-based, process-focused strategies will help you to: Understand how and why culture mediates learning Dispel cultural biases and appreciate the assets among all student groups Address all tiers of the RTI model across grade levels Eliminate disproportionality in special education eligibility decisions Work collaboratively with African American parents and communities Use this thought-provoking handbook to confidently design high quality, culturally responsive instruction that fits the cultural needs of most African-American students! "All educators working with diverse students should read this book! Using personal experiences, the author provides examples of culturally responsive classroom instruction that brings tears to my eyes realizing what I missed in my own education." —Julie Esparza Brown, Assistant Professor in Special Education Portland State University "Diversity in race and culture is one of the greatest issues facing students and teachers in education today. Without changing our mindset and understanding how others learn, we will never meet the expectations of educating all people. This book is outstanding in addressing these issues. It is truly a powerful read and something all educators should keep as a resource when making decisions for students who do not fall into that stereotypical ′box′." —Cindy Lawrence, Curriculum Coordinator Lumberton ISD "This book presents salient and provocative ideas with regards to teaching the way students learn. These ideas are not readily spoken about in teacher preparation programs or in schools. This book provides an avenue to discuss the ways African American students learn best." —Lydia Adegbola, Assistant Principal NYC Department of Education

What Can Leaders Do to Influence the Improvement of Schools for African American Students?

2009 Educational leadership

Author : Marilyn Denice Russell
Release : 2009
Genre : Educational leadership
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Download or read book What Can Leaders Do to Influence the Improvement of Schools for African American Students? written by Marilyn Denice Russell. This book was released on 2009. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American students continue to lag behind in academics. This is a problem that is seen across the United States. It is important that leaders find means to influence the improvements of schools so that all children can master standards and be successful. It is the responsibility of an instructional leader to teach every child in an effort to promote success. Leaders can influence the improvement of schools by identifying their role in the instructional system and getting parents involved in the education of their children. Finding strategies and using interventions that can enhance the students' learning will be beneficial for all stakeholders involved in the education of African American students. Today, schools are in need of effective leaders who can make a difference in the lives of the students they touch. Through the observations of administrators, teachers, students, and investigative research based on the study of what can leaders do to influence the improvements of schools, I will analyze all of my surveys to find out feelings, actions, emotions, and attitudes of those teaching African American students and how to best teach the students so that they can experience success and improve in academics.

The Dreamkeepers

2013-02-22 Education

Author : Gloria Ladson-Billings
Release : 2013-02-22
Genre : Education
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Book Rating : 987/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Dreamkeepers written by Gloria Ladson-Billings. This book was released on 2013-02-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the second edition of her critically acclaimed book The Dreamkeepers, Gloria Ladson-Billings revisits the eight teachers who were profiled in the first edition and introduces us to new teachers who are current exemplars of good teaching. She shows that culturally relevant teaching is not a matter of race, gender, or teaching style. What matters most is a teacher's efforts to work with the unique strengths a child brings to the classroom. A brilliant mixture of scholarship and storytelling, The Dreamkeepers challenges us to envision intellectually rigorous and culturally relevant classrooms that have the power to improve the lives of not just African American students, but all children. This new edition also includes questions for reflection

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