Reviews for Through Ebony Eyes: What Teachers Need to Know But Are Afraid to Ask About African American Students

The average rating for Through Ebony Eyes: What Teachers Need to Know But Are Afraid to Ask About African American Students based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-08-06 00:00:00 Devin Mitchell Recommended by teachers in the NWP...this deals at both a personal and professional level with the education of children of color. Thompson, through her own and her family's stories,shows how often education does short change African American children. She offers suggestions to teachers, especially white teachers...but those suggestions, for the most part are ones that every teacher should use, for every child: Show them you care, Have high expectations, Give prompt feedback. She talks about the fact that there are no easy answers about making sure you don't offend or hurt kids and parents...that what one family will accept, another may reject. I ended up being frustrated with some of the finger-pointing, and attributing every problem to a race one. I'd love to hear woth others feel. I learned and relearned much that was valuable. I will be a better teacher with these principals.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-10-10 00:00:00 Miles D Baker This author helps teachers understand African American children and their families. While no family can be "stereotyped," Gail L. Thompson is able to explain why many African American students and parents do and say what they say and do! Wonderfully written, non-threatening, non-accusatory manner allows readers to put the book down when finished, and walk into the classroom the next day with a better understanding. Thank you, Gail Thompson!