Comments on: Keeping Black Boys Out of Special Education http://www.hooksdlc.org/407-keeping-black-boys-out-of-special-education Sat, 03 Jul 2010 04:13:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: A. Waters http://www.hooksdlc.org/407-keeping-black-boys-out-of-special-education#comment-873 A. Waters Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:44:41 +0000 http://www.hooksdlc.org/407-keeping-black-boys-out-of-special-education#comment-873 The teachers who do not reside within the same urban areas of the public schools should read this book. This book confirmed my suspicions about the Teaching styles of Teachers who do not understand how to teach the African-American male students. <br /> <br />When I first visited my son's classroom, I made a mental note to view the boards for educational material. However, after reading "Keeping Black Boys Out of Special Education", I witnessed how the educational boards only reflected Caucasian references. There were no references attributed to African-Americans or Latinos, which made up 90% of the classroom. I agree with the author that there should be more Afro-centric educational systems within the urban area, but it is these African-American school administrators who would feel more threatened about adopting such educational centers or programs. <br /> <br />I used this book as a resource for the meetings with my son's Teachers. After reading this book, I have decided to take my son out of the public school system and enroll him in a private educational institution. Although private school is not the answer to all, but least there is some sort of accountability and I can have a more active role in the school's decision process for educating the children. The public school system needs a major renovation in order to secure the future of the African American students. I am not suggesting for the removal of these ineffective Teachers, but at least have the Teachers (all ethnic groups, including the African-American or Latino Teachers) go through a de-sensitizing program so they become aware of the culture of the African-American students within an urban area. Rating: 5 / 5 The teachers who do not reside within the same urban areas of the public schools should read this book. This book confirmed my suspicions about the Teaching styles of Teachers who do not understand how to teach the African-American male students.

When I first visited my son’s classroom, I made a mental note to view the boards for educational material. However, after reading “Keeping Black Boys Out of Special Education”, I witnessed how the educational boards only reflected Caucasian references. There were no references attributed to African-Americans or Latinos, which made up 90% of the classroom. I agree with the author that there should be more Afro-centric educational systems within the urban area, but it is these African-American school administrators who would feel more threatened about adopting such educational centers or programs.

I used this book as a resource for the meetings with my son’s Teachers. After reading this book, I have decided to take my son out of the public school system and enroll him in a private educational institution. Although private school is not the answer to all, but least there is some sort of accountability and I can have a more active role in the school’s decision process for educating the children. The public school system needs a major renovation in order to secure the future of the African American students. I am not suggesting for the removal of these ineffective Teachers, but at least have the Teachers (all ethnic groups, including the African-American or Latino Teachers) go through a de-sensitizing program so they become aware of the culture of the African-American students within an urban area.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Loves To Read http://www.hooksdlc.org/407-keeping-black-boys-out-of-special-education#comment-872 Loves To Read Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:11:45 +0000 http://www.hooksdlc.org/407-keeping-black-boys-out-of-special-education#comment-872 I brought this book because it is very revelent. The book is Afro- centric. In some was has a strong 60's type message and tone. The facts are true, candid and thought provoking. I highly recommend the sections on how to deal with the school system as an advocate for the child as well the sections on developing the child's self esteem. The recommendations in the book do work.It's a good book for educators and African American families regardless of your child's grades. I highly recommend it. Rating: 4 / 5 I brought this book because it is very revelent. The book is Afro- centric. In some was has a strong 60’s type message and tone. The facts are true, candid and thought provoking. I highly recommend the sections on how to deal with the school system as an advocate for the child as well the sections on developing the child’s self esteem. The recommendations in the book do work.It’s a good book for educators and African American families regardless of your child’s grades. I highly recommend it.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: RRobinson http://www.hooksdlc.org/407-keeping-black-boys-out-of-special-education#comment-871 RRobinson Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:33:05 +0000 http://www.hooksdlc.org/407-keeping-black-boys-out-of-special-education#comment-871 I purchased Dr. Kunjufu book "Keeping Black Boys Out of Special Education" when my son African Amercican entered kindergarten. My research began after I received several complaints from my son's teacher of his behavior. This book is a must have if you are raising a African American boy. Dr. K provides information on the statistics of a large percentage young black boys attending special education programs and being prescribed medication; such as Retalin to help them focus in school. According to the statistics there exist a larger % of AA boys in Special Ed courses than white children and female children. Subsequently, to reading this book my son's teacher suggested that I have my son evaluated and when I refused she politely insinuated that my son needed to be evaluated so that he could be prescribed medication in order for him to be calm during school hours. Dr. K explains how such medication can ultimately lead our son's into a behavior of drug use in their later years, leading to a life of crime and drug addiction. We must be aware of the psychological traps that are being set for our son, please do not listen to the schools. In many cases this behavior can be corrected simply by placing your child into sports programs, establishing homework skills, reading with your child, limiting and screening television programs. I have read many of Dr. K books; such as Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys, Developing Positive Self- Images & Discipline in Black Children and Motivating & Preparing Black Youth for Success. I am so grateful to Dr. J; my son is now eight years old and he has calm down so much without the special education programs or medication. Also, I should mention there was never an academic issue, just behavior. I saturated my son's after school hours with sports, reading, church activity and eliminated all TV time during the week (took SpongeBob out totally). Please do not misunderstand what I am saying some boys need special need programs; but Dr. K will help you make that determination and find other alternatives and not rely strictly on the advice of the teachers and the school staff. Such information provided by Dr. K helps AA parents to educate themselves on such processes, so that you provide the best possible education for your children. I am a single AA mom raising a my son in a difficult environment and I need all the help I can get...thank you Dr. K (I'm also purchasing "Raising Black Boys") Rating: 5 / 5 I purchased Dr. Kunjufu book “Keeping Black Boys Out of Special Education” when my son African Amercican entered kindergarten. My research began after I received several complaints from my son’s teacher of his behavior. This book is a must have if you are raising a African American boy. Dr. K provides information on the statistics of a large percentage young black boys attending special education programs and being prescribed medication; such as Retalin to help them focus in school. According to the statistics there exist a larger % of AA boys in Special Ed courses than white children and female children. Subsequently, to reading this book my son’s teacher suggested that I have my son evaluated and when I refused she politely insinuated that my son needed to be evaluated so that he could be prescribed medication in order for him to be calm during school hours. Dr. K explains how such medication can ultimately lead our son’s into a behavior of drug use in their later years, leading to a life of crime and drug addiction. We must be aware of the psychological traps that are being set for our son, please do not listen to the schools. In many cases this behavior can be corrected simply by placing your child into sports programs, establishing homework skills, reading with your child, limiting and screening television programs. I have read many of Dr. K books; such as Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys, Developing Positive Self- Images & Discipline in Black Children and Motivating & Preparing Black Youth for Success. I am so grateful to Dr. J; my son is now eight years old and he has calm down so much without the special education programs or medication. Also, I should mention there was never an academic issue, just behavior. I saturated my son’s after school hours with sports, reading, church activity and eliminated all TV time during the week (took SpongeBob out totally). Please do not misunderstand what I am saying some boys need special need programs; but Dr. K will help you make that determination and find other alternatives and not rely strictly on the advice of the teachers and the school staff. Such information provided by Dr. K helps AA parents to educate themselves on such processes, so that you provide the best possible education for your children. I am a single AA mom raising a my son in a difficult environment and I need all the help I can get…thank you Dr. K (I’m also purchasing “Raising Black Boys”)
Rating: 5 / 5

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