The Crisis of Low Expectations for College-Bound Black Students

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Originally Posted by RBL

For me I think parental involvement is whats lacking. I don't care if its one or two parent home..some parental figure needs to be involved and teach the child that education is important and parents need to stay on top of the childs teachers,principals, etc.. even guidance counselors. Like with the young man who I spoke of earlier. His guidance counselor encouraged him NOT to apply for college based off his academic record(the young man finished with a 2.6..I know students who have gotten into college on a lot less). He was buying into the hype until I encouraged his mother to give that guidance counselor a call. Parents have to stop just believing teachers/counselors and impart an "I can do all things" mentality into their children.

I agree with you RBL. Parents definitely need to be more involved. Start coming to parent involvement day, parent/teacher conferences, studying with your students, etc.