Illiteracy is the precursor to retention, special education, dropping out and incarceration. Young people need to know how to read and they need books that speak to their culture and circumstances. Th
Making use of the latest trends and statistics, Educating Black Girls is a guidebook that looks at the academic performances of African American girls from kindergarten through high school. This work
Geared toward African American parents, this handbook offers more than 50 tips on successfully guiding girls into womanhood and helping them avoid common pitfalls. The book looks at topics such as edu
Addressing the many unique academic challenges that face black males—from low self-esteem, absenteeism, fatherlessness, and gangs to not accepting middle-class values, the impact of hip-hop culture, a
Combining an insightful read with a?daily devotional, this religious companion provides helpful advice for bridging the gap between the biblical and practical meanings of faith. Weighty questions are
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 rath
Exploring the reasons why more than 70 percent of teens stop going to church when they reach adulthood, this impassioned proposal outlines ways that churches can retain their youth populations by givi
Offering information for use inside and outside of the classroom, this educational resource delineates how black males learn differently from other students and what can be done to most effectively re
Outlining the 10 most significant reasons behind the high drop-out rate amongst black male students, this guide provides more than 30 solutions towards addressing this national crisis. Revealing that
With an emphasis on pragmatic approaches that can be accomplished in the classroom, this almanac of teaching solutions provides inner-city educators with 100 all-new strategies to daily challenges. As
Raising important questions and offering more than 100 applicable solutions, this critical analysis examines the challenges facing African American males in today’s society. Providing a thorough inves
Because the attrition rate for new teachers in high-poverty schools averages between 40% and 50% over the firstfiveyears of teaching, this investigation offers practical solutions to more
Geared towards African American parents, this handbook offers more than 100 tips on successfully guiding boys into manhood and helping them avoid common pitfalls. By understanding the detrimental imp
Concrete solutions to real-world problems are discussed in this guidebook for church officers on how to increase the involvement of African American males in the ministry. From drugs and prison to hea
This challenge to influential educator Ruby Payne's theories about the impact of class differences and economics on teaching and learning puts forward other factors as better predictors of student per
Refuting the myths that black youth are unable to excel at academics and are limited to careers in professional sports, rap music, or drug dealing, this motivational book aims to engage teens by brid
This critical analysis looks at the disproportionate number of African American males in special education. Arguing that the problem is race and gender driven, questions covered include Why does Europ
Advice for parents, educators, community, and church members is provided in this guide for ensuring that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and responsible African American men. Th
Contending that the media and the black community allocate too much of their efforts to talking about the problems afflicting the African American community, this book attempts to reverse that trend b
"This series of workbooks, one each for grades Ku8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in todayAs media-driven cultur
"This series of workbooks, one each for grades K–8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in today's media-driven cultu
"This series of workbooks, one each for grades Kû8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in todayÆs media-driven cultur
This compelling look at the relationship between the majority of African American students and their teachers provides answers and solutions to the hard-hitting questions facing education in today's b
This micro- and macro-analysis of economic conditions in the black community explores why African Americans earn only 61 percent of white American income, why many African Americans prefer to maintain
Difficulty in finding a compatible mate is a problem typically voiced by women. Many men, however, face this same challenge and have similar complaints about the opposite sex. Written in fictional pro
This critical analysis looks at the dire state of African American males and the tough challenges they face daily. Providing a holistic look at the educational, penal, and drug industries, this book c
This unique look at health care interprets scriptures of the Bible and adapts and applies the wisdom found there to modern ways of life. These scriptures teach that the prevention of diseases is not i
This collection of over 100 inspirational africentric stories of power, hope, and joy will appeal to all races. Stories about biblical events, African history, family, education, nature, and famous Af
Claiming that many African American students have not fully accepted the responsibility of being a college student, this book is a blueprint in choosing the most appropriate college, making the right
Addresses the four stages of a relationship; why African-American females lead the world in teen pregnancy; and why more fathers do not remain in the home with their children.
Offering suggestions to correct the dehumanization of African American children, this book explains how to ensure that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and responsible African A
This thought provoking examination of relationships critically looks at issues such as economics, self esteem, compatibility, trust, and communication from an Africentric perspective. Anyone who has a
Offers suggestions to correct the dehumanization of African American children, and tells how to ensure that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and responsible African American men.
