Overall, the study found racial pride to be the most powerful factor in protecting children from the sting of discriminatory behavior. It directly and positively related to three out of four academic outcomes—grade-point averages, educational aspirations, and cognitive engagement—and was directly related to resilience in the face of discrimination. Preparation for bias was directly related to only one outcome—the sense of belonging to a school. The mission of South Dallas Cultural Center speaks directly to this issue.
Posted on: Sun, 01 Jun 2014 14:27:38 +0000
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