Navigating School Selection 101: A Guide for African American Parents

About the book:

This easy-to-use resource responds to society’s urgent need to better understand the educational system for children of African descent, in particular, and serves as a unique and invaluable companion to the parents determined to identify great-fitting schools for their children. Navigating the School Selection Process 101 not only presents practical tips and techniques for navigating the journey from a cultural perspective but also emboldens parents to ask the hard questions about race and culture regarding their children’s education. The ideas and tactics in the book represent a combination of Dr. Frederick’s more than 25 years of experience as an accomplished university professor, coach, and trainer to teachers and administrators. The book also imparts crucial knowledge garnered from years spent observing traditional and unconventional schools and educational institutions, evaluating best practices.

Navigating the School Selection Process 101 provides tools for understanding how well a school fosters a space…