Publications
Many African American boys, such as Joseph, come to school with several strikes against them: language barriers, low expectations, poverty, and more. These circumstances should compel us to do everything in our power to motivate these young men by engaging them in reading and writing that is relevant to their interests and experience. I urge you to become advocates for the Josephs in your class, to challenge them, and to give them the support they need as readers and writers to build a bridge—across the achievement gap—to personal and academic success.
Use the link above to read more about how you can help children like Joseph in your classroom.
