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Kill Them Before They Grow: Misdiagnosis of African American Boys in American Classrooms |
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| Author: Michael Porter Published: 1998-03-01 |
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List price: $10.95 Our price: $8.76 |
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Customer comments on this selection. redundant page after pageI read the entire book in 2 days which means it did not say much to make me think. It reads really easy because it says the same thing over and over, albeit with different words. In essence White culture is not appropriate for our Black youth and therefore our Black youth should not be subjected to being forced to learn White culture from ages 6 to 18 (1st grade - 12th grade). One goal of the book is to empower Black people to take ownership of their heritage and responsiblity for educating their children with the appropriate lessons. It offered no suggestions to non-Black people about what they can do to include African culture in the classroom other than including a handful of African leaders and the traditional Black men in our lessons. The book shows fault with teaching the history of the US because it does not include a history of Africa simultaneously. The last chapter, like many books designed to get people riled up to make a difference, offers suggestions on how Black people can unite their community and educate themselves. The book promotes segregation because White schools are not appropriate for our Black children. There should be Black schools run by Black people so that Black children can get an appropriate education. The author faults White people for teaching Black children with methods that exist in all power structures in the US. We are apparently oppressing our Black youth by teaching Black children skills that are used in all strata of influence. I am interested in what the author has to say if/when Obama becomes President. What excuses will he have then for why Black children are not successful in our sterotypical White schools?  a quick read that needs to be readFirst of all, as an educator of future educators of black boys, I loved the fact that this was a quick read. We have to be so careful of the labels we allow to be placed on children because they may accept them. Michael Porter is not afraid to expose what he has witnessed and offer practical solutions.If you are not afraid of truth, you have to read this eyeopener. Porter wrote that whether our boys become productive, prosperous, non criminalized men is a litmus test for public education.His experiences as a teacher of behavior disordered children made him answer no to the preceding question.  Excellent serviceService was quick and it arrived before the projected date. The book was in great condition-like new. A Must Read For All Educators And Parents!This book, along with Jawanzaa Kunjufu's books, is a must read for all educators. If you want to make a positive change in the lives of African American males, it is important to understand the "powers" that are in place that hinders the growth of not just our African American boys, but all of our children, because without the positive influences/gifts of these young boys, everyone will suffer. TRUTHAs an educator, I can whole-heartedly agree! Thank you for putting this into print. PLease seek 60 Minute & 20/20 for an audience. Give them the direction to investigate & and PLEASE follow through! I am buying this book & referring it to all of my co-workers. Ouch! |
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