Motivating Black Males to Achieve In School and In Life

In the United States, fewer than 50 percent of black males graduate from high school. In response to this crisis comes the professional development video Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life, presented by ASCD and featuring renowned educator Baruti Kafele. 

Based on the bestselling book of the same name, Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life brings to life the tactics and strategies today's educators need to motivate black males to succeed. Through interviews and vignettes from real-life success stories, educators viewing Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life will be inspired to follow the example of Kafele, an educator for more than 20 years with experience as both a teacher and a principal.

In the video, Kafele helps teachers and administrators understand how to address crucial issues that face many young black male students, and works directly with a group of students on issues of manhood and responsibility. He provides practical tools and empowering examples that schools can integrate into their programs and practices right away, including

• How to address the crisis of self-identity that many young black males face today.

• How to encourage reflective practice among teachers of young black male students.

• How to motivate and encourage young black males by establishing and leading a Young Men's Empowerment Program.

The 40-minute DVD comes with an additional 65 minutes of bonus material, including complete student and teacher workshop sessions led by Baruti Kafele.

An ASCD production.