HBCU kidz Family Success Strategy

HBCU kidz, Inc. 2008 Family Success Strategy “ We can only reap what has been sown" Galatians 6:7-8 "When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion" Ethiopian Proverb Education! Important GEAR for LIFE. Click on each page to advance 2008 Family Success Strategy “ We can only reap what has been sown" Galatians 6:7-8 "When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion" Ethiopian Proverb 2008 Family Success Strategy “ We can only reap what has been sown" Galatians 6:7-8 "When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion" Ethiopian Proverb 2008 Family Success Strategy “ We can only reap what has been sown" Galatians 6:7-8 "When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion" Ethiopian Proverb HBCU kidz, Inc.

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Gaps in AP Exam December 2007-#2 Gaps in NCLB and SAT Standardized Test Scores November 2007-#1 Gaps in name brand purchases October 2008-#12 Gaps in unemployment September 2008-#11 Gaps in voter registration August 2008-#10 Gaps in home ownerships July 2008-#9 Gaps in earnings June 2008-#8 Gaps in taking advanced math May 2008-#7 Gaps in reading to children April 2008-#6 Gaps in participation in school events March 2008-#5 Gaps in using Computers and Internet Technology February 2008-#4 Gaps in Risk Factors January 2008-#3 Specific Action Steps Ideas/Options Data Support Problem Month

Achievers in Training. Ignorance is cheap. Education is PRICELESS. 1) Print off a suggested curriculum from www.HBCUfamily.com 2) Call the kids in your immediate and extended family to see how the first month of school went for them. “J, are there any areas in school that you are finding fun and interesting? A “no” indicates a potential problem to be explored. 3) Select a gift that will inspire a love of learning something new and different from www.HBCUkidz.com 4) Present this gift with a written note of what you hope to inspire in the recipient ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],http://www.kpbs.org/news/local;id=9792 source: US Department of Education NCES Status and Trends in the Education of Blacks Gaps in standardized test scores Example: 105 point gap in SAT Math scores between black students and white students 96 point gap in SAT Verbal scores between black students and white students November 2007 Specific Action Steps Ideas/Options Data Support Problem Month

1) Determine the cost and process for students to take AP examinations 2) Compare the college cost savings from AP course acceptance 3) Call the kids in your immediate and extended family to see if a college plan is already in place. “Tonya, what year will you probably finish college?” Any child born in 2006 should be graduating from a 4 year undergraduate program in 2028 4) Select a gift that will inspire a love of preparing and investing in a college education from www.HBCUkidz.com 5) Present this gift with a written note of what you hope to inspire in the recipient ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: US Department of Education NCES Status and Trends in the Education of Blacks 55% gap in AP exam sittings between black students and white students December 2007 Specific Action Steps Ideas/Options Data Support Problem Month

1) Compare how you grew up and whether you faced any of the 4 risk factors as a child. 2) In your opinion, what factors made you beat the odds? 3) Call the kids in your immediate and extended family who have 1 or more risk factors. “Anthony, what do you want to be when you grow up?” Listen carefully. A response of indecision or indifference may be a sign of acceptance of one’s status in life. 4) Select a gift that will inspire a love of preparing and investing in a better future from www.HBCUkidz.com 5) Present this gift with a written note of what you hope to inspire in the recipient ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],S ource: US Department of Education NCES Status and Trends in the Education of Blacks ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],January 2008 Specific Action Steps Ideas/Options Data Support Problem Month

1) Compare the potential opportunities to improve career options, coupons and discounts available to those with access to a home computer (Try visiting www.monster.com ) 2) Call the kids in your immediate and extended family to see if the child has access to a computer and the internet on a weekly basis. “ Anthony, other than games what do you use a computer to do?” 3)Listen to see if there is a clear understanding of what being “connected” means to the child 4) Visit sites such as www.BlackParentConnect.com and find a gift that will inspire a love using technology beyond game playing. Celebrate Black History Month by spreading the word! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: US Department of Education NCES Status and Trends in the Education of Blacks According to a Pew national survey completed in February 2004 36% gap in using a computer at home between black students and white students 13% gap in people over 18 going online between blacks and whites February 2008 Specific Action Steps Ideas/Options Data Support Problem Month

1) Compare the potential opportunities to improve participation 2) Call the kids in your immediate and extended family to see if there are upcoming events or activities in which they would like to participate. “ Anthony, are there any events or activities at school that you missed out on?” 3) Listen to see if there is a clear understanding of what participation in school means to the child 4) Visit sites such as www.AchieversinTraining.com and find a gift that will inspire a love of being a part of an academic community ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: NCES analysis 36% gap in participation in kindergarten orientation/class visitation programs between schools serving low minority populations and schools serving high minority populations March 2008 Specific Action Steps Ideas/Options Data Support Problem Month

1) Compare the potential opportunities to build a home library and family reading time 2) Call the kids in your immediate and extended family to see what their favorite topics and stories to read. “ Anthony, what are your favorite books or stories?” 3) Listen to see if there is a pattern of interest that can be enhanced with more books. 4) Visit sites such as www.BlackParentConnect.com and find a gift that will inspire a love of reading and exploring the world ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],S ource: US Department of Education NCES Status and Trends in the Education of Blacks pg.24 18% gap in parents reading to children at home between black and white parents April 2008 Specific Action Steps Ideas/Options Data Support Problem Month

1) Determine the highest level of math offered in school and explore your personal feelings about math 2) Compare the potential opportunities to build confidence in using numbers, charts, graphs and placement orders 3) Call the kids in your immediate and extended family to see what their favorite topics and stories to read. “ Anthony, what is 5-2 or 2+7?” 4) Listen to see if there is a pattern of interest that can be enhanced with more practice. 5) Visit sites such as www.BlackParentConnect.com and find a gift that will inspire a love of reading and exploring the world ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],S ource: US Department of Education NCES Status and Trends in the Education of Blacks pg. 56 15% gap in taking advanced level math classes between black and white students May 2008 Specific Action Steps Ideas/Options Data Support Problem Month

1) Determine the median level of earning in your community and how the working adults income compares 2) Compare the potential opportunities to earn more or gain through proper investment of time/talent/energy within 5-10 year timeframe 3) Call the parents in your immediate and extended family to see if there are any unmet career needs? 4) Listen to see if there are career advice tips that can be provided to the parents that can translate to m. 5) Visit sites such as www.BlackParentConnect.com and find resources for extra income ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census based on March Current Population Survey, 2000 Source U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey $7,600.00 gap in average yearly earning between black males and white males $13,800.00 gap in average yearly earning between black females and white males $19,683.00 gap in median income for households between black families and white families June 2008 Specific Action Steps Ideas/Options Data Support Problem Month

1) Determine the process of becoming pre-approved to purchase a new home 2) Compare the potential opportunities to build equity in real estate 3) Call the real estate professionals in your community to get a list of top rated schools 4) Visit sites such as http://www.schoolmatters.com/ and www.JoanGosier.com 5) Identify a neighborhood school that will encourage a love of reading and exploring the world ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source:U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey 29% gap in the rate of homeownership between blacks households and white households July 2008 Specific Action Steps Ideas/Options Data Support Problem Month

1) Determine a list of issues that impact the livelihood and well being of each child you know 2) Compare the potential opportunities to select a candidate that is preparing a plan to solve these issues 3) Get involved with local elections a)Participate in voter registration b)Participate in candidate campaign activities c) Prepare to run for a local office 4) Visit sites such as http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/struggle_president.html and 5 ) Determine 2-3 reasons why a child needs to see your involvement in local elections ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],S ource: US Department of Education NCES Status and Trends in the Education of Blacks pg. 124 29% gap in voter participation between blacks who completed college vs. blacks who did not finish high school August 2008 Specific Action Steps Ideas/Options Data Support Problem Month

1) Determine a list of past jobs or assignments that satisfied multiple needs (income/purpose/enjoyment) 2) Compare the potential opportunities to select a career path that leads to stability and success for the children in the home 3) Seek out career counselors/job specialists that can assist in developing a 5-10 year career plan of action 4) Visit sites such as http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/ 5) Determine 2-3 reasons why permanent unemployment in the family is unacceptable ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],S ource: US Department of Education NCES Status and Trends in the Education of Blacks pg. 114 26% gap in unemployment between blacks who completed college vs. blacks who did not finish high school September 2008 Specific Action Steps Ideas/Options Data Support Problem Month

1) Determine a list of favorite brands used in the home 2) Compare the potential opportunities to select from different branded products from companies that provide programs, products or launch initiatives that offer the potential for stability and success for the children in the community 3) Seek out and support businesses that offer programs/products /services/initiatives that positively promote black children and their achievement 4) Visit sites such as www.BlackParentConnect.com 5) Email 2-10 friends on why they should join and frequently shop for their children’s gifts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],S ource: Yankelovich MONITOR Multicultural Marketing Study 2006 20% gap in the likelihood of a family deciding to buy "private label and generic brands" if it suddenly found itself with less money between black families and white families October 2008 Specific Action Steps Ideas/Options Data Support Problem Month

HBCU kidz, Inc. Education! Important GEAR for LIFE . ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Our extensive recommended ACTION STEPS ALWAYS INCLUDE VISITING:

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