Rites of Passage

A Program for High School African American Males

By (author) Shirley R. Butler-Derge

Publication date:

16 July 2009

Length of book:

70 pages

Publisher

University Press of America

Dimensions:

222x153mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9780761843207

In this book, Dr. Shirley R. Butler-Derge examines Rites of Passage programs and whether they are an effective and necessary educational tool to improve academic performance and self-confidence among male African American high school students—a demographic group that has statistically struggled in both standardized testing results and grade point averages. Dr. Shirley R. Butler-Derge provides commentary on the effectiveness of these programs as well as some necessary components that must be incorporated when developing and implementing Rites of Passage programs.

Chapter 1 Introduction: Background to Education for African American Males in High School in Milwaukee Public School
Chapter 2 Implementation of Effective School Program Browne Junior High School Rites of Passage
Chapter 3 Implementation: Rufus King International Baccalaureate High School

For adults and youth seeking a curriculum that will prepare African American students for lessons in life, this series is ideal. If you have struggled with 'Who am I? ''What is my purpose in life?" and "Which direction am I going in my life?" this series provides innovative programs that engage one in the process of answering these questions.