Through ebony eyes

No-nonsense advice about bridging the racial divide in our classrooms. Through Ebony Eyes deals with the cultural misconceptions held by both teachers and students and offers guidelines for teachers who want to provide sensitive but rigorous educational experiences for their African American students. The author tackles controversies over language and labels, explains what the research has to say about culture and learning, describes effective instructional practices for African American students, and offers a three-step personal development plan that will help teachers succeed in the classroom.