Improving the Success in School of Poor Black Children

Describes cultural factors negatively affecting black students' abilities to achieve success in school according to prevailing standards, and suggests using the differences between black culture and "school culture" positively to develop new means of educating black students that will...

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Published inPhi Delta Kappan Vol. 67; no. 2; p. 133
Main Authors Gilbert, Shirl E., II, Gay, Geneva
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1985
Subjects
Academic Achievement
Black Culture
Black Students
Black Youth
Cultural Awareness
Cultural Influences
Culture Conflict
School Culture
Student School Relationship
Success
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Summary:Describes cultural factors negatively affecting black students' abilities to achieve success in school according to prevailing standards, and suggests using the differences between black culture and "school culture" positively to develop new means of educating black students that will enhance the students' chances of success. (PGD)