| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 212 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-203). |
| Summary |
Featuring fantastic real-life stories that are contemporary and motivational, this strategy guide for parents provides the necessary tools for those who want to make a difference in their children's education. By addressing difficult issues that have a tendency to distract kids from their studiessuch as peer pressure and sexualityas well as the everyday influence of rap music, television, and video games, these accessible strategies teach parents how to communicate better and raise their expectations of their children. Rounded out by advice on how to help with homework, maintain good grades, and enforce the respect for authority on which a good education depends, this indispensable guide also grants parents better insight into the challenges faced by schools. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Academic achievement -- United States.
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Academic achievement. |
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United States. |
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African American youth -- Education.
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African American youth -- Education. |
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African American youth. |
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African Americans -- Education.
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African Americans -- Education. |
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Education -- Parent participation -- United States.
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Education -- Parent participation. |
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Home and school -- United States.
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Home and school. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Thompson, Gail L., 1957- Brighter day. 1st ed. Chicago, Ill. : African American Images, ©2009 (DLC) 2010005024 |
| ISBN |
9781934155370 (electronic book) |
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1934155373 (electronic book) |
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9781934155356 (electronic book) |
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1934155357 (electronic book) |
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1935521748 (paperback) |
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9781935521747 (paperback) |
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