Understanding the Challenges in Order to Increase the Educational Outcomes for At Risk African American Males in Out-of-Home Placements: Residential Group Homes and Foster Care

Understanding the Challenges in Order to Increase the Educational Outcomes for At Risk African American Males in Out-of-Home Placements: Residential Group Homes and Foster Care

This article explores the challenges related to increasing educational outcomes for African American males who are in out-of-home placements such as group homes and foster care, and the adverse effects of such placement on schooling. Strategies and interventions are presented to assist teachers and...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Urban review 2015-03, Vol.47 (1), p.144-160
1. Verfasser: Miller Dyce, Cherrel
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic achievement gaps
African American Children
At risk students
Black students
Boys
Community and Environmental Psychology
Education
Foster Care
Intervention
Language Acquisition
Males
Outcomes of Education
Placement
Risk
Schools
Sociology
Teachers
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Zusammenfassung:This article explores the challenges related to increasing educational outcomes for African American males who are in out-of-home placements such as group homes and foster care, and the adverse effects of such placement on schooling. Strategies and interventions are presented to assist teachers and school administrators in mitigating the risk factors for this population.
ISSN:0042-0972
1573-1960
DOI:10.1007/s11256-014-0289-2