*mportant -uotes

..the most significant issue affecting the lowered achievement of African Americans in school is not their poverty nor their violent neighborhoods nor even their poor prior preparation. His research and observations led him to believe that the biggest barrier to black students school achievement is their disidentification with school. - Delpit !" #$%&'() * am disturbed by this growing trend in urban systems+ which seems to belittle the value of African American teachers and imply that young+ ine,perienced+ minimally trained 'uropean American college graduates are the salvation of low-income students of color. - Delpit !" #umber)

Issues and Advice for Teaching African American Students

Michelle Ward, C olleen L eahy, Emily Vigil, Rachel elfer, Taylor !ierce

Delpit, L. (2012). "multiplication is for white people": Raising expectations for other people s chil!ren . "ew #or$: %he "ew &ress.

Main ideas
.isa Delpit goes e,tremely in depth about various topics in her books. /hese are the most important ones to remember when teaching African American students.
/here is no achievement gap at birth There is no achievement gap at birth. It is well known that there is a significant achievement gap between the African American students and Caucasian students. Delpit explains through anecdotes and interviews that many times the achievement gap is caused by the stereotypes that are put upon African Americans. 0ulturally (elevant /eaching In order to combat against stereotype threat, it s important to be a culturally responsive teaching to avoid this gap from becoming a reality. There needs to be a balance between appreciating the students cultural background and gaining the necessary information.

*ultiplication is for +hite ,eople by -isa Delpit is able to inspire teachers who are seeking
more information about teaching African American students. There are many anecdotes or interviews in this book that reiterate the importance of valuing the differences of all students, including African Americans. Teachers are responsible for creating a warm classroom community where students feel validated in their backgrounds and cultures in order to be successful. This book will affect new and experienced teachers in their future practice. It s important to recogni.e that a student s culture affects how they view their own education. Teachers cannot make assumptions about students based on their skin colors or experiences. It s the responsibility of the teacher to motivate or encourage students to be engaged in the classroom through culturally

Authors !urpose1
Delpit encourages teachers to improve the overall educational experience of African American !tudents by getting rid of the existing stereotypes and biases.

0ritical /hinking !tudents need to be pushed to think critically so they don t fall into the " pedagogy of poverty.# African American students need to be validated for their set of skills that other students don t have. $ex. %eal life experiences& /each for America Is Teach for America the solution to the problem for low'income students( There are alternative programs where inexperienced, young teachers have a high turnaround rate. These students need experienced teachers who are able to help them bridge the achievement gap by staying for more than ) years.