Keeping African American Boys in School

Examine the drop out statistics for almost any school district and you'll notice something - more than likely African American males are at the top of the list. What are the social, economic, cultural and educational challenges that force students, particularly Black males, to drop out before completing their high school education? And what are we doing about it? As a part of WHRO's American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen initiative, Another View examines the issue African American male student retention, and explores innovative programs designed to keep boys in school. Dr. Esther Monclova-Johnson of Virginia Beach Public Schools, Principal Timothy Johnson of Portsmouth Public Schools and Principal Kevin Monroe of Norfolk Public Schools are our guests. Plus Lisa Godley brings us the soulful sounds of Hampton Roads' 4 Shore, the group that wowed America on the X Factor! It's all on Another View, Friday, December 16 at NOON on 89.5 WHRV-FM.