Educating Black Girls

Making use of the latest trends and statistics,Educating Black Girls is a guidebook that looks at the academic performances of African American girls from kindergarten through high school. This work dissects such issues as the disproportionate number of black girls suspended from school; the low expectations of teachers; and the small number of African American girls who pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It also offers more than 50 potential solutions for improving academic achievement.

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu is an educational consultant and the author of more than 40 books, includingCountering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys, A Culture of Respect, the bestsellingRaising Black Boys, and Understanding Black Male Learning Styles. He lives in Chicago.