The Throwaway Kids

By Gary Simpkins

The reading failure of a large proportion of non-mainstream African American adolescents by the time they reach high school has been an ongoing crisis in American public education. Now a second crisis... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571290915
• ISBN13: 9781571290915
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Brookline Books
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

An alternative to failing standard methods

The Throwaway Kids by experienced and knowledgeable educator Gary Simpkins offers an provocative idea on how to curb the unfortunately high rate at which African American adolescents fail to learn basic reading skills, which significantly contributes to their often dropping out of high school. Simpkins recommends a challenging and effective system to help these at-risk African American youngsters learn basic English. Outlining a plan that teaches the students with African American Language materials and then helping students transfer this skill to Standard English, The Throwaway Kids is a carefully researched and presented alternative to failing standard methods -- and essential reading for educators and administrators charged with lowering the often appalling rates of African American youths failing to complete their high school educations.