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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Academic Achievement of African American Males"”.
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Variables Associated With Academic Achievement of African-American Males in Four-Year Undergraduate Educational Institutions: a Synthesis of Studies
This project was a synthesis of studies of the academic achievement of African-American males in undergraduate, four-year institutions in the United States. The purpose of this synthesis was twofold. The first purpose was to collect studies on the academic achievement of African-American males. The …
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An Examination of the Perception of School Administrators on the Effectiveness of Freshman Academies on the Academic Achievement of African American Males
<p>The significant impact of transitioning to ninth grade has necessitated the need to examine the effects of the secondary school structure on African American males. These students were often assumed to be capable of functioning and maintaining personal accountability within their new, less …
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An investigation of teachers' emotional intelligence and the relationship between the behaviors of African American males in high poverty schools
… appraisals after completing comprehensive professional development training. Six hours of professional development on practicing emotional intelligence in the classroom was provided as an intervention following the pretest. Using the pre- and posttest emotional intelligence appraisal scores, …
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Creating A Framework For Success For High School African American Males: A Policy Advocacy Document
… high schools in particular, are providing African American males with the skills and knowledge necessary to be academically successful so that they are given the opportunity and support necessary to achieve economic and social advancements throughout life. The policy advocated proposes that …
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The Impact of After School Tutoring on Math Achievement: Perceptions of African American Males and Those Who Teach Them
<p>Despite increases in overall academic achievement, African American males continue to struggle in the area of mathematics. Data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) indicates that eighth grade African American males had the lowest levels of mathematics success of all …
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Factors Influencing the Academic Achievement and Success of African American Male Principals in a Midsouth State
<p>A consistent pattern of academic failure among African American (AA) males in our nation's schools has generated a great deal of interest among educational researchers and practitioners. In fact, some studies show that AA males have been labeled as an endangered species. In an effort to reduce …