Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2001):

The plight of the African American student: a result of a changing school environment.

Full Abstract

Educational problems of African American students are examined in the context of why young, successful early elementary school students are suddenly struggling in the late elementary and middle school years. Educators need to explore the educational environment, teacher attitudes and expectations, student empowerment, and the appropriateness of the curriculum.

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Author information

Author/s: Smith, Sabra R (SR);

Affiliation: Institute of Scholar Training and Academic Tutorial, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of health & social policy (J Health Soc Policy), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-; vol 15 (issue 2) : pp 25-33

Dates: Created 2002/11/04; Completed 2002/11/26; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12413104, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Adolescent Adolescent Behavior - ethnology African Americans - education; psychology Curriculum Educational Status Female Humans Male

Male Power (Psychology) Schools Social Change Social Environment Social Welfare - ethnology Students - psychology United States

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