academic achievement

Contains three essays in which the authors discuss the unique challenges faced by African-American students in school, and explain how to overcome those obstacles in order to clear the way for high achievement at all levels.

Offers both parents and teachers practical advice on how they can work together to improve a child's school experience, with tips for working out common issues, including homework, communication, and discipline problems.

Examines schools' success in closing the achievement gap, and explains how adopting greater awareness of race and culture can improve educational outcomes.

Presents nine essays on urban school reform, discussing historical and contemporary social dynamics, cultural differences, pedagogy, physical and social environments, standards and assessment, teacher engagement, and the fostering of resiliency.

An examination of the achievement gap that focuses on Berkeley High School and provides the results of its program that was implemented to promote academic equalization among a racially diverse student population.

Provides guidance and tools designed to help college-bound middle-school students select coursework, succeed in academics and extracurricular activities, and prepare for the college admissions process.

Discusses how American schools can introduce programs calling for higher standards and academic achievement, examines how the program would be evaluated for results, cost effectiveness, and accountability.

Presents information and research on the best teaching strategies to achieve higher student achievement.