Sandra Hughes-Hassell Pauletta Brown Bracy Casey H. Rawson
According to National Assessment of Educational Progress (NEAP), only 18 percent of African American fourth graders and 17 percent of African American eighth graders performed at or above proficiency in reading in 2013. This book draws on research from various academic fields to explore the issues surrounding African American literacy and to aid in developing culturally responsive school and library programs with the goal of helping to close the achievement gap and improve the quality of life for African American youth.
The book merges the work of its three authors along with...
According to National Assessment of Educational Progress (NEAP), only 18 percent of African American fourth graders and 17 percent of African Ameri...