Title: Soar : how boys learn, succeed, and develop character /
Authors: Banks, David C.,; Lichtenberg, G. F.,
Year: 2014
Subjects: Boys Education.; Young men Education.; Minorities Education United States; Motivation in education.; Sex differences in education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Minority Studies.; Boys Education; Minorities Education; Motivation in education; Sex differences in education; Young men Education; United States
Abstract: "In the spirit of "Waiting for Superman," a respected educator-- whose advice has been solicited from the likes of Hillary Clinton, Cory Booker, and beyond-- presents a plan for educating the country's most educationally endangered group-- young men of color"--
Contents: "Somebody needs to help the boys" : how can we stand up for young men? -- Safe passage : success in the susceptible years -- Your friends or your life : exerting positive peer pressure -- Beyond chalk and talk : reaching young men in the classroom -- A conspiracy of care : the power of love, security, and high expectations -- Regret can kill you : mentoring manhood -- "I will stand up to you" : discipline to teach, not punish -- Soar : scholars who excel, citizens with high character, professionals who succeed -- All hands on deck : growing the conspiracy of care -- Appendix. More on the founding of the Eagle.