African American students are in a state of crisis in our nation's public schools. This highly anticipated 4th edition is a much needed guide for educators to assist African American students to reach their full potential in school by providing practical advice to increase academic performance.In this book, you will discover how to: Self-reflect to improve the educational climate for African American studentsConnect with your African American students in the academic settingCreate culturally relevant lesson plans to reach your studentsBuild Professional Development experiences that work for studentsImprove standardized test scoresStrategies for School Leaders to turnaround low-performing classroom