Changing School Culture for Black Males

by Jawanza Kunjufu

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, and drugs—this book provides answers and hope to teachers and the afflicted students and their families. With more than 75 solutions for educators to implement in their schools, including mentoring programs, rites of passage, internships, motivational speeches, counseling, and cooperative learning, this helpful resource shows how issues of retention, illiteracy, special education, and dropping out are simply symptoms of a much larger disease, and, if left unaddressed, will continue to stunt the education of black students.

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[James · Rating 2 out of 5]

Makes a bunch of over generalized statements that just aren't true. Brings up good points and thought provoking questions, but doesn't offer much of a solution. Many stats, and statements, which are very specific, are poorly cited, if cited at all. Some citations include other books he's written? This book brings up issues which are prevalent in all students especially those in poverty. Its difficult to read without wanting to throw your book out the window because of some of the things he states.