Middle School Matters: Improving the Life Course of Black Boys

Presentations & Videos

Why Middle School Matters for Black Boys Opening Session and Video Video Presentation
(Introduction by Marian Wright Edelman and Michael Nettles)
Geoffrey Canada, Harlem Children's Zone
Ronald Mason Jr., Southern University System
Robert Franklin, Morehouse College
 
Challenges Facing Middle School Black Boys in the U.S.    
Moderator: Alvin Irby, The Boys' Club of New York    
(Introduction by Michael Nettles and Alvin Irby)
David Wall Rice, Morehouse College
 
James Roland, Emory University  
Mia Smith-Bynum, University of Maryland
Reading Their Way to Lifelong Success    

Moderator: Mary Evan Sias. Kentucky State University

   
(Introduction by Michael Nettles and Mary Evan Sias)
Sharon Washington, National Writing Project
Arnetha Ball, Stanford University
Delivering a Culturally Competent Education for Middle School Black Boys    
Moderator: Lezli Baskerville, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education    
Brandon Corley, Ujamaa Community Development Center (CDF Freedom Schools)  
(Introduction by Michael Nettles and Lezli Baskerville)
Tyrone Howard, University of California, Los Angeles
 
Wanda Hutchinson, Athens State University  
School Leaders Who Steer the Course for Success for Young Black Males    
Michael Nettles, Educational Testing Service
Meria Carstarphen, Austin Independent School District
Kriner Cash, Memphis City Schools
Jerry Weast, Partnership for Deliberate Excellence