Am I My Brother’s Keeper? Educational Opportunities and Outcomes for Black and Brown Boys
Opportunities Brown Boys: Am I My Brother’s Keeper? examines a four-year New York City initiative focused on improving educational outcomes for Black and Latinx male students. It uses the initiative’s experience to discuss district-level change, equity-focused policy, and lessons for partnerships between schools and communities.
At a glance
- Follows the Expanded Success Initiative, a four-year study aimed at improving outcomes for fifteen thousand Black and Latinx male students in New York City public high schools.
- Discusses approaches to embedding educational equity in district policies and principles rather than relying on stand-alone initiatives.
- Draws on perspectives from students, teachers, and administrators and offers policy, practice, and research recommendations.
- The listing notes the AESA Critics’ Choice Book Award and a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title recognition, both for 2022.
Reference price: $33.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Connects a large-scale district initiative with practical questions about sustaining educational change.
- Brings student, teacher, and administrator perspectives into the discussion.
- Includes recommendations intended to inform future work with young people who have faced systemic barriers.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Harvard Education Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 18, 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1682536211 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1682536216 |
| Weight listed | 12 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Education researchers and students studying educational equity or district-level reform.
- School and district leaders considering sustained partnerships with community organizations.
- Readers interested in the Expanded Success Initiative and educational outcomes for Black and Latinx male students.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a student workbook, classroom lesson plan, or a broad survey of education topics beyond the book’s focused subject.
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Frequently asked questions
What is this book about?
It examines New York City’s Expanded Success Initiative, a four-year effort focused on improving educational outcomes for Black and Latinx male students, and considers lessons for broader district change.
Who is the book aimed at?
Its focus and recommendations are relevant to education researchers, school and district leaders, and readers interested in equity-focused policy and practice.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 240 pages.
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