Failing Grades expands the look at the causes of violence and failure in America's schools. By focusing on interpersonal relations among diverse groups of students, the book demonstrates how conflict and low academic achievement are the results of clashes over communication, fairness, class, and race. Readers will learn how such conflicts arise and what steps can be taken to prevent them. This second edition includes new case studies derived from the author's experiences with students, teachers, and administrators; discusses graduation rates, the achievement gap, and inadequacies of contemporary education; and contains an appendix that outlines how teachers can implement dialogues and other multicultural activities in their classes. Book jacket. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

H. Roy Kaplan is a visiting associate professor in the Department of Africana Studies at the University of South Florida in Tampa Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	xix
Introduction	xxi
1 Why Kids Are Angry	1
2 Students' Lives	33
3 Stereotypes: Nobody's Born a Bigot	67
4 Teachers: I Don't Get No Respect!	97
5 Setting the Tone: How Policy Makers Affect School Climate	127
6 Special Education: I'm Not Stupid!	179
7 Epilogue: Making a Difference	205
Appendix Activities for Making Happier Classrooms	211
References	225
Index	233
About the Author	237

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