Making use of the latest trends and statistics, Educating Black Girls is a guidebook that looks at the academic performances of African American girls from kindergarten through high school. This work dissects such issues as the disproportionate number of black girls suspended from school; the low expectations of teachers; and the small number of African American girls who pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It also offers more than 50 potential solutions for improving academic achievement.

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; 1. The Best of Black Females; 2. Trends; 3. Black Females Speak; 4. School Demographics; 5. STEM; 6. Herstory; 7. Athletics; 8. Educational Challenges; 9. Educational Solutions; 10. Post-high School Options; Epilogue; Notes.