This book unveils essential measures that create a revitalized educational system of which educators and parents can use to promote student success. When these measures are applied properly, the benefits include, eradicating student fear, elevating student motivation, improving school attendance, and reducing student dropout rates. These measures aim to improve student pride and academic excellence while closing the student achievement gap.Edwena Kirby, Ph .D is a licensed professional counselor, school social worker, child and family support team leader, therapist, advocate, and mentor who recognizes that the lives of children are greatly impacted by the quality of their education. Her passion for and belief in children have guided her work of more than 30 years to help children be successful.
I feel that Essential Measures for Student Success is a must read for every adult who is teaching, rearing, and/or raising a child in this day and age. Dr. Kirby certainly combines tips from academically successful students as well as at-risk atypical youth, advice from fellow educators and insights in her own personal career and breadth of experience in an easy-to-read on how to help close the achievement gap amongst our African American students. There is so much to do in our schools in order to catch us up to the 21st century to fulfill the ideal of providing a good education for all. We have to worry about some groups of children fall so far behind from where they should be in order to succeed in school and in life. Dr. Kirby speaks about achievement gap and ways to amend it. Keturah M. Jones, B.S., M.S., Ed.S, Middle School Teacher
I love this book. It is a must read for everyone who has and works with children. As a parent, I would highly recommend it to parents, grandparents, and want to be parents because it can help you become a better parent and understand the needs of children. You will have a clearer understanding of your role in promoting lƒ,