Academic achievement of African American boys: Bringing African American girls into the picture

2012 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 587-592
Author(s):  
Angela R. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Girls ◽  
African American Boys

Exploring how School Counselors Position Low-Income African American Girls as Mathematics and Science Learners

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1001300
Author(s):  
Cirecie West-Olatunji ◽  
Lauren Shure ◽  
Rose Pringle ◽  
Thomasenia Adams ◽  
Dadria Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
African American ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Science Careers ◽  
African American Girls ◽  
Girls In Science ◽  
Mathematics And Science

The underrepresentation of low-income African American girls in science-related careers is of concern. Applying the concept of positionality, the authors explored how three school counselors at low-resourced schools view this population of learners to either support or discourage mathematics and science careers. The results of this study suggest that these school counselors evidence lowered expectations for their students. The authors suggest that school counselors need to become aware of how their perceptions and beliefs impact academic achievement.

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