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 Europe send more
females to special education? Why does America lead the world in giving
children Ritalin? Is there a relationship between sugar, Ritalin, and
cocaine? and Is there a relationship between special education and
prison? More than 100 strategies to help teachers and parents keep
black boys in the regular classroom, such as revising teacher
expectations, increasing parental involvement, changing teaching styles
from a left-brain abstract approach to a right-brain hands-on approach,
redoing the curriculum, understanding the impact of mass media, and
fostering healthy eating habits.