For some students, and by virtue of that, some teachers, this topic may be of no practical impact. In particular communities, and for particular cultures, …
The Role of Hip-Hop in Education
In terms of the urban Black male, culture has a tangible correlation with academic excellence. But is it the student’s fault? Most would not argue …
Three-Card Monte & the Ghettoization of Black Intellect
Or, Part Three Clearly, there are more questions about situated and contextual knowledge than answers. The hustler playing three-card monte on 6th Ave. may not have …
Advice for New Teachers: Dress the Part?
I recently read a blog on advice for new teachers from veteran teachers. In it, a teacher and author of an advice book for teachers …