With newly appointed Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and his deputy mayor for young people, Ray Lewis, bringing their attentions to bear on youth crime in the capital, the situation of black youth in the education system is a pertinent subject.
Jasmine Rhamie's new study Eagles Who Soar: How Black Learners Find the Path to Success gives an insight into the unique experiences that black people have in the education system. It explores the experiences of learners from across the attainment spectrum, by getting adults to reflect on their memories of their time in education.
Rhamie's research hopes to answer some difficult questions. What helps some black youths to succeed in later life? What social factors can determine whether you are an over- or under-achiever? Does exclusion from school shape your relationship with education?
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