The Baraka School: An African Immersion Program for Middle-School Boys.

Yakimowski, Mary E.; Russo, Carmen V.; Clark-Adedoyin, Kimberly

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ERIC Number: EJ676064

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2003

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ISSN: ISSN-0740-7874

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The Baraka School: An African Immersion Program for Middle-School Boys.

Yakimowski, Mary E.; Russo, Carmen V.; Clark-Adedoyin, Kimberly

ERS Spectrum, v21 n2 p22-26 Spr 2003

Reviews results of an African immersion program for at-risk middle-school boys based on the premise that a nurturing environment of structure, discipline, and a cultural context will enhance the academic performance and social development. The program is a partnership between Baltimore schools and the Baraka School in Laikipia, Kenya. (MLF)

Descriptors: Benchmarking, Educational Innovation, High Risk Students, Immersion Programs, Males, Middle School Students, Middle Schools, Partnerships in Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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