Freep highlights Afrocentric schools

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 19:32

(image by Rahaun Rucker from Detroit Free Press)

Detroit Free Press published an exciting story last week as part of its Fixing Our Schools series, highlighting the challenges and successes of Marcus Garvey Academy. The school's Afrocentric curriculum and family-oriented structure has led to rare educational success in the city - Garvey students outperform the average in Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) scores. Along with the article, Freep produced a great video of Garvey students and teachers:

Do your children attend an Afrocentric school? How does it help your child succeed?