{"product_id":"9781071982129","title":"Black Girl in the Middle : Five Transformative Practices to Make Schools Better for Black Girls by Melody M Hawkins","description":"Take your opportunity to help her soar.???During the critical developmental period of the middle school years, Black girls-who sit at the intersections of racism and sexism-often face unique challenges that can hinder their academic and personal growth. Revealing the systemic barriers Black girls experience,?Black Girl in the Middle?equips teachers with research-backed practices to foster meaningful connections, address biases, and advocate for their students' holistic development.?Drawing on research and years of experience as an award-winning educator, author Melody Hawkins introduces five core practices that have been shown to catapult middle school students toward greater confidence and success. This guide enables middle school educators to:?Foster inclusive classrooms and genuine empathy rooted in an understanding of Black girls as whole individualsDefine goals, apply evidence-based practices, and measure impact using the BELIEF Framework?Advocate for the unique needs of Black girls while building their confidence and leadership skillsWhether you're a middle school teacher, mentor, counselor, or community advocate, this book offers valuable insights and strategies to ensure Black girls are fully seen, celebrated, and supported to thrive.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56420411212149,"sku":"9781071982129","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781071982129.jpg?v=1764607896","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781071982129","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}