Tate, W. F. (2008). The Political Economy of Teacher Quality in School Mathematics: African American Males, Opportunity Structures, Politics, and Method. American Behavioral Scientist, 51(7), 953-971. Mathematics education is linked to modern technological advancement, citizenship, and matters of political economy. Access to quality mathematics teachers can have a profound influence on African… read more
A perspective on the education of African American males
Wilson, T. L., & Banks, B. (1994). A perspective on the education of African American males. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 21(1), 97. Provides insight into the education of Afro-American males. Failure of the American education system in the education of Afro-American males; Greater disparities in education among Afro-American males compared to the majority of the American population; Importance of educators’ awareness of the unique factors involved… read more
Whatcha doin’ after school? A review of the literature on the influence of after-school programs on young black males
Woodland, M. H. (2008). Whatcha doin’ after school? A review of the literature on the influence of after-school programs on young black males. Urban Education, 43(5), 537-560. Basic quality-of-life indicators including employment, access to health care, and involvement with the criminal justice system paint a grim picture for the lives of urban… read more
The Most Blessed Room in the City: The Influence of a Youth Development Program on Three Young Black Males
Woodland, M. H., Martin, J. F., Hill, R. L., & Worrell, F. C. (2009). The Most Blessed Room in the City: The Influence of a Youth Development Program on Three Young Black Males. The Journal of Negro Education, 78(3), 233 – 245. The social and educational life risks associated with being a… read more