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Redefining Black Males in Education: A Project-Based Approach to Closing the Achievement Gap

Friday, November 8, 2013: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Napoleon B3-C3 (Sheraton New Orleans Hotel)
Marissa Wong , Chapman University
This project focuses on the translation of social marginalization in educational settings, specifically among black males. Building upon previous achievement gap research, this study proposes a paradigm of improving academic performance that fuses support for students of color with enhancing classroom culture and implementing project based curricula.