What Success Looks Like: Increasing High School Graduation Rates among Males of Color

Black males have the lowest graduation rates in the country, are suspended and referred to special education classes at higher rates, and make up nearly a third of the American prison population. This book provides a 10-step method that has raised the four-year graduation rate for Black males to 84% and the five-year rate to 90% in the Buffalo (New York) high school. The strategies have been deployed throughout New York State and are now being advised to schools nationally.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 164 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Black males in the United States face significant challenges in achieving academic success, with the lowest graduation rates among any population. According to data, only 59% of Black males graduate from high school, while they are suspended and referred to special education classes at rates three times higher than any other group. Despite making up just 6% of the US population, Black males account for nearly a third of the American prison population. The graduation gap between White and Black males is currently 21% and continues to grow.

Despite the efforts of federal, state, and local programs aimed at addressing this crisis, the problem persists. This book presents a 10-step method developed and deployed in a high school in Buffalo, New York, with remarkable results. By implementing these strategies, the four-year graduation rate for Black males increased to 84%, and the five-year rate to 90%. The program has since been replicated throughout New York State, and the author is now advising schools nationally to implement similar strategies to guarantee the academic success of Black males.

This book is a valuable resource for secondary and middle school principals who are seeking to transform their schools and improve the outcomes for all students. It provides practical strategies and insights that can help principals create a positive school culture, develop effective teaching practices, and provide support to students who need it. The book also addresses the challenges principals face in turning their schools around, including resistance from parents, staff, and the community.

In conclusion, this book offers a powerful solution to the academic challenges faced by Black males in the United States. By implementing the 10-step method outlined in the book, principals can create a more inclusive and supportive school environment that helps all students achieve their full potential. The strategies in this book have been proven to work, and it is time for principals to take action and make a difference in the lives of their students.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 218 x 157 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475861082