Telling Their Stories: African-American Parents Talk to White Teachers.

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African-American parents whose children attend twelve different Baltimore City Public Schools made it clear while participating in a focus group that white teachers have a lot to learn about teaching their children. They want teachers to come into the classroom with a belief that their children can learn. They also want teachers to understand African-American history and culture, as well as how best to teach their children. Finally these parents want teachers to see their children as unique people and know that parents are willing to be partners in the education

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