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Direct linkNebbitt, Von E.; Lombe, Margaret; LaPoint, Velma; Bryant, Dawn – Journal of Negro Education, 2009
The academic performance of urban African American students continues to be a major concern. Academic achievement has been the main avenue to upward social mobility for African Americans. This study assesses the effect of attitudes, behavior, peers, and family on the academic performance of African American students living in urban public housing…
Descriptors: African American Students, Academic Achievement, Public Housing, Predictor Variables
LaPoint, Velma; Ellison, Constance M.; Boykin, A. Wade – Journal of Negro Education, 2006
A report is presented on school reform interventions and outcomes of the Howard University Center of Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk (CRESPAR)/Capstone Institute that uses evidence-based strategies to promote the academic achievement and social competence of African American children. The "participant action research" and the…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Interpersonal Competence, African American Children, School Restructuring
Peer reviewedCarroll, Grace; LaPoint, Velma; Tyler, Kenneth – Journal of Negro Education, 2001
Operationalizes the definition of co-construction in college-community partnerships, reviewing literature on related constructs and presenting a rationalization in order to maximize the schooling experience and outcomes for all key stakeholders. Presents challenges to co-construction and strategies for successful implementation outcomes, offering…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedJackson, Henry L.; LaPoint, Velma; Towns, Donna Penn; Butty, Jo-Anne L.Manswell – Journal of Negro Education, 2001
Describes how the Family Resource Center (FRC), one component of a School-Family-Community Partnership Program (SFCPP), was created and implemented to assist with institutionalizing SFCPP linkages at urban high schools. Data from surveys, focus groups, and observations highlighted four positive impacts (e.g., increasing visits to the FRC and…
Descriptors: Black Students, Educational Change, Family Involvement, Program Effectiveness
Peer reviewedHolloman, Lillian; LaPoint, Velma; Alleyne, Sylvan I.; Palmer, Ruth J.; Sanders-Phillips, Kathy – Journal of Negro Education, 1996
Addresses clothing-related behavioral problems for public school children and the increasing use of dress codes and uniform policies as preventive measures. It describes dress-related conflicts for black public school students and parents across socialization and contextual settings. The implications of preventive policies and practices are…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Black Students, Discipline, Dress Codes
Peer reviewedLaPoint, Velma – Journal of Negro Education, 1992
The national issue of school choice and the reduction and prevention of violence among youth are two issues that are critical for African-American educators, parents, youth, and education supporters. In addressing these problems, African-American educators must become role models of empowerment and advocacy for youth. (SLD)
Descriptors: Black Education, Black Teachers, Black Youth, Community Responsibility
