Dreamkeepers

Discover how to give African American children theeducation they deserve with this updated newresource In the newly revised Third Edition ofTheDreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children,distinguished professorDr.Gloria Ladson-Billingsdeliversan encouraging exploration of the future of education for African American students.She describes eight exemplary teachers, all of whom differ in their personal style and methods, who sharean approach to teaching that affirms and strengthens cultural identity. In this mixture of scholarship and storytelling, you'll learnhow to create intellectually rigorous and culturally relevant classrooms that have the power to improve the lives of all children.This important bookteaches: What successful teachers do, don't do, and what we can learn fromthem Why it's so important for teachers to work with the unique strengths each student brings to theclassroom How to improve educational outcomes for African American children across the country Perfect forteachers, parents, school leaders, and administrators,TheDreamkeeperswill also earn a place in the libraries ofschool boards, professors of education, urban sociologists, and casual readers with an interest in issues of race and education.