Chronicles the transition of a cohort of young Black males from Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men to their early experiences in higher education. A rich and closely observed account of a mission-driven school and its students, Urban Preparation makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how young males of colour can best be served in schools today.

Chronicles the transition of a cohort of young Black males from Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men to their early experiences in higher education. A rich and closely observed account of a mission-driven school and its students, Urban Preparation makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how young males of colour can best be served in schools today.

Explores the opportunities and challenges for creating and sustaining a healthy teaching force in the US. Millennials are the largest generational cohort in American history, with approximately ninety million members and, of these, roughly 43% are people of colour. This book considers the unique qualities, challenges, and opportunities posed by that large population for the teaching field.

Explores the opportunities and challenges for creating and sustaining a healthy teaching force in the US. Millennials are the largest generational cohort in American history, with approximately ninety million members and, of these, roughly 43% are people of colour. This book considers the unique qualities, challenges, and opportunities posed by that large population for the teaching field.

Offers a timely and insightful portrait of Black women leaders in American colleges and universities. Carolyn R. Hodges and Olga M. Welch are former deans who draw extensively on their experience as African American women to account for both the challenges and opportunities facing women of colour in educational leadership positions.

Offers a timely and insightful portrait of Black women leaders in American colleges and universities. Carolyn R. Hodges and Olga M. Welch are former deans who draw extensively on their experience as African American women to account for both the challenges and opportunities facing women of colour in educational leadership positions.

Focuses on how school leaders can effectively serve minoritized students - those who have been historically marginalized in school and society. The book demonstrates how leaders can engage students, parents, teachers, and communities in ways that positively impact learning by honouring indigenous heritages and local cultural practices.