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 rather stems from
the limited effectiveness of the schools they attend. With a focus on
what principals and teachers can do, this instructive resource explores
ways that schools can change in order to better serve the needs of these
students, such as gaining a better understanding of different learning
styles, implementing a curriculum that is more relevant to students'
lives, focusing on the amount of time each task takes each student, and
experimenting with single-gender classrooms. This book also looks at
examples of the success of black students in schools that have taken the
time to apply some of these policies, demonstrating that any student can
thrive when benefited with a passionate and comprehensive education.