Stereotype management is introduced to explain high achievement and resilience among
23 Black mathematics and engineering college students. Characterized as a tactical …

In this paper, I describe the academic dilemma experienced by Tamara (pseudonym), a
mathematically high-achieving high school sophomore. Raised in an economically strapped …

The No Child Left Behind Act (2002) articulates a vision emphasizing the attainment of high
achievement for all students. This legislation has defined a vital role for large-scale …

I introduce the construct of fragile and robust identities for the purpose of exploring the
experiences that influenced the mathematical and racial identities of highachieving Black …

Numerous stereotypes exist regarding race and gender, and while all are difficult to
eradicate, one still regnant throughout society is the notion that females are not as capable …

Stereotype threat theory has been profoundly influential in examining how racial stereotypes
undermine the academic performance of highly capable Black students. Overwhelmingly …

Efforts to increase minority representation in education faculty have generated changes in a
number of departments of higher education. These changes, however, have lacked a …

Despite post-racial rhetoric, stereotypes remain salient for American youth. We surveyed
150 elementary and middle schoolers in Northern California and conducted case studies of …

Stereotypes often create threatening environments for Black males on college campuses.
This study sought to break the deficit narrative surrounding Black males in college by …

Background/Context Despite a history of racial oppression and degradation in US schools,
African Americans have responded to racism and discrimination in ways that promote …