Young, Gifted, and Black

In three allied essays, African-American scholars Theresa Perry, Claude Steele, and Asa Hilliard examine the ‘achievement gap’ between Black and white students. Each author addresses how Black students’ unique social and cultural position shapes their school experience and sets up obstacles. This book explains these forces, offering practical methods for promoting high achievement.

Perry argues that the dilemmas Black students face stem from America’s experience of race and ethnicity, making achievement distinctive and difficult.

Steele provides empirical psychological evidence that when Black students believe they’re judged as stereotyped groups, they perform worse on tests.

Hilliard counters false theories and misguided views of African-American achievement, sharing examples of schools, programs, and teachers that enable high achievement.

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