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Opportunity Gaps

Motivating Black Males: A Teacher's Impact

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Social Justice in Schools / May 2023

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Confronting Poverty in Schools / December 2022

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Baruti Kafele on "Being Equity"

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Show & Tell / Questions Equity Audits Should Answer

4 years ago

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This video examines how powerful self-confidence and a sense of purpose can be when it comes to educational success. Young black males who have a purpose that guides their lives can envision and seize opportunities. Possibilities become realities that inspire achievement.

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Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School & in Life

One of the most vexing problems confronting educators today is the chronic achievement gap between black male students and their peers.

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