Joe, E. M., & Davis, J. E. (2009). Parental influence, school readiness and early academic achievement of african american boys. The Journal of Negro Education, 78(3), 260-276. This study examined the relationship between parental influence and the school readiness of African American boys, using data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal… read more
From Brilliant Baby to Child Placed at Risk: The Perilous Path of African American Boys in Early Childhood Education
Rashid, H. M. (2009). From brilliant baby to child placed at risk: The perilous path of african american boys in early childhood education. The Journal of Negro Education, 78(3), 347-358. The preschool and early elementary years play a major role in transforming young African American boys from “brilliant babies” into… read more
Why Are “Bad Boys” always Black?: Causes of Disproportionality in School Discipline and Recommendations for Change
Monroe, C. R. (2005). Why are “bad boys” always black?: Causes of disproportionality in school discipline and recommendations for change. The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 79(1), 45-50. The present overrepresentation of African American males in the U.S. justice system, combined with racial disproportionality on… read more
Deconstructing Black History Month: Three African American Boys’ Exploration of Identity
Landa, M. H. (2012). Deconstructing black history month: Three african american boys’ exploration of identity. Multicultural Perspectives, 14(1), 11. Every February, schools celebrate Black History Month and teachers teach the grand narrative of famous African Americans such as Martin Luther King, Jr. While the stories communicate bravery, they are also… read more