Promises Kept Quotes

“But parents aren't the only ones who can address stereotype threat. There's a lot that educators at all levels can do.

Dr. Steele emphasizes the role that teachers of diverse students can play in helping their students of color excel by taking an interest in them, their families, and their lives; by earning their trust; and by helping them understand that they see their potential.”
― Michele Stephenson, Promises Kept: Raising Black Boys to Succeed in School and in Life

“One important aspect of black children's learning is that they tend to be significantly more sensitive to whether their teacher likes and believes in them than white children are.”
― Michele Stephenson, Promises Kept: Raising Black Boys to Succeed in School and in Life