Black and Ethnic Minority Achievement in Schools

“This is a new book by prolific author Professor Feyisa Demie looking at attainment gaps at school for minority ethnic groups, especially Black students. The focus is on England, but there are lessons here for other countries and education systems. Using a combination of research evidence and professional experience the book looks in detail at how ethnic attainment gaps can be, and in some cases have been, successfully addressed. It moves from description, to analysis, and practical recommendations. Its main audience will be policy-makers, school leaders, and other practitioners. But it will be of great interest to anyone concerned with improving outcomes for any disadvantaged groups – including parents, activists, and the public more generally.” Stephen Gorard, Professor of Education and Public Policy, Director of the Durham University Evidence for Education, UK “This is a timely, contemporary and relevant examination of Black and Ethnic Minority Achievement. What makes Feyisa Demie important is his career and research in local authorities which has given him over thirty years of access into culturally diverse schools and classrooms. This is a key text in education and the wider social sciences not only for undergraduate and postgraduate students, but significantly teachers and everybody who works and cares for children and young adults.” Dr. Richard Race, Senior Lecturer in Education, Teesside University, UK “This is an excellent book that is firmly located in the ’what works’ approach to education. It should be a must read for staff in schools who are teaching diverse pupil communities. It offers a wide range of effective strategies and good practice to address disadvantage and tackle educational inequality. It should prove invaluable to classroom teachers, school leaders and school improvement professionals alike.” Sean Hayes was a local authority educational researcher for over 30 years and is an Honorary Fellow at the Education Department of Durham University. “This is a new book by prolific author Professor Feyisa Demie looking at attainment gaps at school for minority ethnic groups, especially Black students. The focus is on England, but there are lessons here for other countries and education systems. Using a combination of research evidence and professional experience the book looks in detail at how ethnic attainment gaps can be, and in some cases have been, successfully addressed. It moves from description, to analysis, and practical recommendations. Its main audience will be policy-makers, school leaders, and other practitioners. But it will be of great interest to anyone concerned with improving outcomes for any disadvantaged groups – including parents, activists, and the public more generally.” Stephen Gorard, Professor of Education and Public Policy, Director of the Durham University Evidence for Education, UK “This is a timely, contemporary and relevant examination of Black and Ethnic Minority Achievement. What makes Feyisa Demie important is his career and research in local authorities which has given him over thirty years of access into culturally diverse schools and classrooms. This is a key text in education and the wider social sciences not only for undergraduate and postgraduate students, but significantly teachers and everybody who works and cares for children and young adults.” Dr. Richard Race, Senior Lecturer in Education, Teesside University, UK “This is an excellent book that is firmly located in the ’what works’ approach to education. It should be a must read for staff in schools who are teaching diverse pupil communities. It offers a wide range of effective strategies and good practice to address disadvantage and tackle educational inequality. It should prove invaluable to classroom teachers, school leaders and school improvement professionals alike.” Sean Hayes was a local authority educational researcher for over 30 years and is an Honorary Fellow at the Education Department of Durham University.