Raising African-American Males: Strategies and Interventions for Successful Outcomes

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Raising African American Males is comprised of strategies and interventions that can assist and improve African American males' achievement in all areas of academics as well as in their everyday lives. Theresa Harris and George Taylor provide pedagogical strategies that employ various instructional tools for teachers, parents, African American youth, and administrators. In addition, this book can be a guide to improve the educational outlook for African American males and to provide the necessary resources used for training of parents, teachers, and students. The "No Child Left Behind Act" of 2001 and the Maryland Redesign of Teacher Education provides for the belief in the efficacy of all students. Many social inadequacies and injustices have resulted in social problems including the lack of resources for African American males to succeed.

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This text can be used for training graduate and undergraduate students in urban education, social work, and special education. -- Susan Arisman, Dean, Coppin State University
This book will provide both undergraduate and graduate students with a theoretical basis of teaching, learning, and practical suggestions on how to enhance African American learning in the classroom. -- Michael Trumbull, chairperson, Pikes Peak Community College
This book has widespread appeal and will attract a multiple audience with interest in educating African American males. -- Charity Welch, JABSE Editorial Board

Author Bio

Theresa L. Harris and George Taylor are both tenured faculty members at Coppin State University. They have authored books and have traveled worldwide to study abroad.