Subject: University of Pennsylvania PhD Prep Program for Black Men The University of Pennsylvania is launching an 18-month Academy here that focused on preparing Black men for admission to Ph.D. programs in education immediately upon completion of their undergraduate studies. They will begin the Academy this fall with 10 Black males who are in their… Read More pre PhD: preparing Black Men
The Indiana State Library last summer received a $1 million grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services to recruit 30 ethnically diverse students for the Indiana Librarians Leading in Diversity (I-LLID) project. The first class of 10 students began classes January 12, 2009. Seven students currently attend SLIS – Indianapolis and three students… Read More How ’bout an MLS degree?
In a recent report by the Schott Foundation, my school district was seen as The Worst in the country in terms of Black male graduation rates. While the powers spin wheels, defending themselves by claiming a 53% rather than 19% rate, I see either as a dreadful wake up call! One small thing I’m doing… Read More Graduating Males
The State Library recently announced receipt of a $1 million grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services for recruiting and educating 30 ethnically/racially diverse students for Indiana’s Librarians Leading in Diversity project. Potential candidates must apply to the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science (IU SLIS) by September 15, 2008. The… Read More Library Diversity Initiative
ASCD’s article on Engaging African American Males in Reading provides useful information for selecting and using literature to motivate African American males. Instead of just selecting text that builds skills, the study highlights the importance os selecting texts that is intellectually exciting for both student and teacher. serves as a roadmap and provides apprenticeships. cognitively… Read More time to go Back to School
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