African-Centered Schooling in Theory and Practice - by Diane Pollard & Cheryl Ajirotutu & Diane S Pollard (Hardcover)

About the Book

Although schools with an African-centered educational focus have existed for over 200 years, they have most often been independent institutions. Within the past few years, the idea of incorporating an African and African-American cultural orientation in public schools has been explored. This exploration has proceeded in a number of ways: in Baltimore, MD, African-centered education was instituted in selected classrooms within an otherwise traditional school. In Milwaukee, and in other cities such as Detroit, MI, and Washington, DC, African-centered programs have been implemented in selected schools.

Book Synopsis

Although schools with an African-centered educational focus have existed for over 200 years, they have most often been independent institutions. Within the past few years, the idea of incorporating an African and African-American cultural orientation in public schools has been explored. This exploration has proceeded in a number of ways: in Baltimore, MD, African-centered education was instituted in selected classrooms within an otherwise traditional school. In Milwaukee, and in other cities such as Detroit, MI, and Washington, DC, African-centered programs have been implemented in selected schools.

Review Quotes

?[T]his volume brings to the forefront the controversial issues embedded in African-centered schooling. Recommended for senior-level undergraduates and graduate students in urban studies and education.?-Choice

?The two-part book is unique and should be on the reading list of all stakeholders interested in bettering the lives of all our students. Scholars, educators, administrators, policy makers, and community leaders will find it informative.?-Multicultural Review

"ÝT¨his volume brings to the forefront the controversial issues embedded in African-centered schooling. Recommended for senior-level undergraduates and graduate students in urban studies and education."-Choice

"[T]his volume brings to the forefront the controversial issues embedded in African-centered schooling. Recommended for senior-level undergraduates and graduate students in urban studies and education."-Choice

"The two-part book is unique and should be on the reading list of all stakeholders interested in bettering the lives of all our students. Scholars, educators, administrators, policy makers, and community leaders will find it informative."-Multicultural Review

About the Author

DIANE S. POLLARD is Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

CHERYL S. AJIROTUTU is Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.