Motivating Black Males: A Teacher's Impact

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Motivating Black Males: A Teacher's Impact

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This video examines how powerful self-confidence and a sense of purpose can be when it comes to educational success. Young black males who have a purpose that guides their lives can envision and seize opportunities. Possibilities become realities that inspire achievement.

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One of the most vexing problems confronting educators today is the chronic achievement gap between black male students and their peers.

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