User:Ivy.ej/Teaching African American Students

= African American Public School Students = African American, or Black public school students are American-born citizens who are born to at least one Black American parent and are enrolled in the American K-12 public school system. African American students are often not at the center of their own education systems, and this is a phenomenon that has deep historical roots in segregation and white supremacy. The concept of culturally relevant teaching is brought often brought up by activists and education professionals as a way to restore many years of culturally insensitive or racist educational practices. This approach has been shown to be especially effective for Black students in public schools. There are a number of ways to make culturally relevant teaching a reality in the classroom. One way is to use materials that reflect the experiences and cultures of Black students. Another way is to incorporate Black history and culture into the curriculum. Finally, it is important to make sure that Black students feel valued and respected in the classroom. When done right, culturally relevant teaching can have a profound impact on Black students. It can help them to see themselves as valuable members of society.

Reconstruction Era
After the Civil War and during the Reconstruction Era, African Americans were left to figure out for themselves where they fit in society.

Jim Crow Era
The Plessy Vs. Ferguson decision played a part in the start of what would eventually become the Jim Crow Era in the southern United States.

African American Views of School and Education
Many African American students grow up believing that they do not belong in school, and that their time is better used elsewhere.