| 3. How to teach African-American kids ...Keynote speaker Noma LeMoine, a nationally recognized educator and professor, told the gathering that the styles and strengths of African American children are often not compatible with the cultures of their schools. She introduced the notion that students enter classrooms as members of different cultures, with unique ideas and learning styles, and it is the teacher’s job to connect the culture of the student with the culture of the school... The conference was presented by the San Diego County Office of Education, in partnership with the Urban League of San Diego County, Concerned Parents Alliance/College Bound San Diego Family Resource Support Network and the United Front for Educational Justice. In addition to LeMoine’s keynote address, the conference also featured Jimma McWilson, Director of the Campaign for African American Achievement of the Urban League of San Diego. McWilson gave several statistics of African American educational student achievement... ..."Today’s conference was a professional conversation, all based on data, research and proven practices,” said Ernest Anastos, Superintendent of the Lemon Grove School District. ---SDCOE |
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