Educational Crisis Facing Young Men of Color

Is our educational system failing young men of color?

New report explores promising practices for raising achievement among minority male students.

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We Have a Crisis on Our Hands ― One We Must Quickly Address

Read the call to action from U.S. Congressman Michael Honda (CA) ― "I challenge my colleagues in Congress and advocacy organizations to begin a national policy discussion to increase public...

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Why We're Helping

A significant percentage of minority male students are falling outside of the system. Whether measured by unemployment rates, poverty, imprisonment or recidivism, the challenges facing minorities — both males and females — are stark and undeniable.

If we are to meet the president’s challenge for restoring the U.S. to being first in the world in the percentage of young adults with postsecondary degrees by 2020 — indeed, if we are simply to avoid a further decline in our global standing — we need to break the cycle. We need to give these young men the support they need to achieve their full potential.

Our Progress

What We've Accomplished:

Throughout 2008 a series of four “Dialogue Days” brought together more than 60 scholars, advocates and representatives from minority communities across the United States

The Educational Crisis Facing Young Men of Color draws on participants' comments during a series of “Dialogue Days” to identify a set of common concerns and themes, and recommend steps for moving forward. The report also highlights promising programs that have proven effective in raising achievement among this underserved group.

Release of The Educational Crisis Facing Young Men of Color, January 26, 2010, at a crowded Capitol Hill briefing, in collaboration with the Congressional Tri-Caucus

Collaboration with the Business Innovation Factory to explore solutions to improve the educational experiences of minority males.

What We're Working On:

Capturing the voices of minority male students and mapping their experiences in American schools.

Convening an advisory group of 20 scholars, policy experts and community activists to set the agenda for continued advocacy in this area.