1st Edition
Affirming the Roles of Black Families in Education A Community-Centered Approach to School Engagement
By Yvette Cormier Latunde
Copyright 2026
166 Pages
by
Routledge
166 Pages
by
Routledge
166 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book delves into the critical impact of school engagement on Black students and presents a community-centered vision of family engagement – one rooted in representation, affirmation, and connection – where Black students can thrive. Drawing from a rich store of scholarly research, Black elder wisdom, and evidence-based practices, it offers practical guidance on partnering with parents... Read more
Introduction: Why You Want to Read This Book 1. Foundations of Family and Community Engagement 2. Cultivating Meaningful Engagement: Black Families' Perspectives, Goals, and Dreams for Their Children 3. Hospitality: A Framework for Family Engagement in Students' Education 4. Affirming, Equity-Centered, and Justice-Focused Engagement: Policies and Practices 5. Affirming and Protecting Black Women: Making Space for Black Men and Elders 6. Realizing Equitable Partnerships Conclusion: Toward Genuine Partnership and Educational Justice — A Call to Educators
Biography
Yvette Cormier Latunde is Professor of Doctoral Programs at the University of San Diego, USA.
