Sunday, February 21, 2010

Renowned Principal Writes Book For Motivating Black Males To Achieve In School and In Life

Recipient of the 2009 Milken National Educator Award, Newark, NJ based educator, Principal Baruti Kafele draws from his 20 years of experience in teaching Black males and turning around troubled urban schools to explain:

* Why the challenges of educating Black male students are frequently different from educating other student populations.
* What all Black male students need in their classroom experiences.
* How to assess your own attitudes and abilities to educate Black males.
* Which major problems outside of school could change the way you teach Black males.
* How to address the root causes of Black male self-identity.
* Why and how to develop a young men's empowerment program.  Read more…

 

About The Author
Award-winning educator, "Principal Kafele," is currently the principal of Newark Tech H.S. in Newark, NJ, which has been recognized by U.S. News and World Reports Magazine as one of America's best high schools for two consecutive years. He is also the author of the best-selling books, A Black Parent's Handbook to Educating Your Children (Outside of the Classroom) and A Handbook for Teachers of African American Children. www.PrincipalKafele.com

Principal Baruti Kafele
bkafele@earthlink.net
(201) 424-0201

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