Bring in

Taylor, Edward

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ERIC Number: EJ585646

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1784

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Bring in "Da Noise": Race, Sports, and the Role of Schools.

Taylor, Edward

Educational Leadership, v56 n7 p75-78 Apr 1999

Although far more African-Americans are physicians than NBA players, pervasive mass-media images say otherwise. Playing sports is fun; education offers the truest hope for future success. Certain elements that enhance sports programs (strong motivation, shared commitment, intensive instruction) might be applied to academic learning. (MLH)

Descriptors: Athletics, Blacks, Cultural Images, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Stereotypes, Males, Mass Media Effects, Popular Culture, Role of Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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