Rise in Home Schooling Amongst Afrikans in U.S.

**Kala** · 06-14-2012, 05:26 PM

**kdub83** · 06-14-2012, 07:35 PM

I'm actually not surprised by this news at all. I am working with a college prep program teaching English this summer, and it is very telling to me that these kids (overwhelmingly minority, all low income) don't know basic grammar. They are either teaching the standardized test or just doing enough to keep their jobs. I am teaching them middle school grammar just so they can do well enough to write effectively and be able to do well on the ACT/SAT. The school systems are crap now and are not really teaching anything.

**Ekundayo** · 06-14-2012, 10:10 PM

Good video. Interesting development. I especially liked the idea of putting something into our children. In any proper learner environment character has to be emphasized over academics. I just hope black people can take advantage of this oncoming reality......and not (continue to) 'score baskets for other people'.

**Obadele Kambon** · 06-15-2012, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by kdub83

I'm actually not surprised by this news at all. I am working with a college prep program teaching English this summer, and it is very telling to me that these kids (overwhelmingly minority, all low income) don't know basic grammar. They are either teaching the standardized test or just doing enough to keep their jobs. I am teaching them middle school grammar just so they can do well enough to write effectively and be able to do well on the ACT/SAT. The school systems are crap now and are not really teaching anything.

Would you recommend home-schooling as the way to go? What are your thoughts about charter schools, Independent Black Institutions, tutors and/or afterschool programs?

Originally Posted by Ekundayo

Good video. Interesting development. I especially liked the idea of putting something into our children. In any proper learner environment character has to be emphasized over academics. I just hope black people can take advantage of this oncoming reality......and not (continue to) 'score baskets for other people'.

I'm glad to see this as well. Hopefully this move will limit the access to our children granted to ameripeans upon so-called "integration".

**Yaw Asare Aboagye** · 06-15-2012, 12:03 PM

None of my children are home schooled in the sense we're discussing here, they go to so-called regular schools. Principally because it's something my wife and I didn't account or plan for, and at this point both are more than half way complete. But the point is we do our own schooling once they come home. And I'm talking outside of Afrikan history, culture and character development lessons. Even the so-called "universal" lessons are not adequately provided. I do applaud the movement even though I don't support it in practice which I recognize is a major whole in my program.

**Obadele Kambon** · 06-15-2012, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by Yaw Asare Aboagye

None of my children are home schooled in the sense we're discussing here, they go to so-called regular schools. Principally because it's something my wife and I didn't account or plan for, and at this point both are more than half way complete. But the point is we do our own schooling once they come home. And I'm talking outside of Afrikan history, culture and character development lessons. Even the so-called "universal" lessons are not adequately provided. I do applaud the movement even though I don't support it in practice which I recognize is a major whole in my program.

I wasn't homeschooled either in the sense we're discussing here and my own experiences in public schools and home may parallel what you're providing for your children. When I was in elementary school I actually asked my parents to home school me but it wasn't possible. They mention that sometimes, but I'm like, hey, you can only do what you can do. I still do appreciate the foundation they provided me with and I'm working to give my daughter, Ama, what I wasn't able to get in that sense.

**kdub83** · 06-15-2012, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Obadele Kambon

Would you recommend home-schooling as the way to go? What are your thoughts about charter schools, Independent Black Institutions, tutors and/or afterschool programs?

I am for any of the solutions that are above. I just want an environment where students are actually learning something, not just learning to take a test but their overall enrichment. Whatever solution fits into that mold and is most feasible for you and your lifestyle is the one that should be chosen. I like homeschooling a lot, but the only hesitation that I have is I know a lot of homeschool kids are very socially awkward because they never interact with anyone their age.

**Obadele Kambon** · 06-15-2012, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by kdub83

I am for any of the solutions that are above. I just want an environment where students are actually learning something, not just learning to take a test but their overall enrichment. Whatever solution fits into that mold and is most feasible for you and your lifestyle is the one that should be chosen. I like homeschooling a lot, but the only hesitation that I have is I know a lot of homeschool kids are very socially awkward because they never interact with anyone their age.

What do you see as the ultimate goal of education? What is the learning (or lack thereof) for? I've heard that as well about homeschooled children. I think that's where creating extracurricular activity-based interactions that involve other children comes into play.

**kdub83** · 06-15-2012, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Obadele Kambon

What do you see as the ultimate goal of education? What is the learning (or lack thereof) for? I've heard that as well about homeschooled children. I think that's where creating extracurricular activity-based interactions that involve other children comes into play.

Brother this is a really good question. I keep attempting to type it, but I need to think on this a little bit more. I'll come back with a response.