Accepting Community Responsibility for African American Youth Education and Socialization.

LaPoint, Velma

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Publication Date: 1992

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Accepting Community Responsibility for African American Youth Education and Socialization.

LaPoint, Velma

Journal of Negro Education, v61 n4 p451-54 Fall 1992

The national issue of school choice and the reduction and prevention of violence among youth are two issues that are critical for African-American educators, parents, youth, and education supporters. In addressing these problems, African-American educators must become role models of empowerment and advocacy for youth. (SLD)

Descriptors: Black Education, Black Teachers, Black Youth, Community Responsibility, Disadvantaged Youth, Editorials, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Prevention, Role Models, School Choice, Socialization, Teacher Responsibility, Teacher Role, Urban Problems, Violence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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