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Young men of color face many obstacles to a healthy and successful life. Drugs, sex, violence and gangs all-too-often lead black and Latino boys astray. Inequalities in education and the judicial system further add to the plight of these young men. Despite these difficulties, there are many strategies that young men can follow in order to handle life's pressures, make good decisions and start on a path towards graduating and getting a college education. The Other Walking Dead: Plights and Strategies for Today's K-12 Urban Male provides a guideline for young men of color to improve their lives, overcome obstacles and achieve their potential.Based on empirical research and real-life experiences, The Other Walking Dead offers insights into urban life by retelling the stories of those who have lived it. Antoine, who gave in to pressure to do drugs and Pookie, who got a girl pregnant, are just two instances of how a split-second decision can change the course of one's life. With strategies for improving reading skills, dealing with stress, budgeting for school, and other practical tips for success, The Other Walking Dead gives kids like Jonathan and Matt hope for a brighter future.

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About The Author MDonnell Tenner is a successful out of the box educator that provides proven results in the direst educational situations with passion, understanding and the innate ability to get individuals on board for success throughout the plan. Candidly he shares his priceless wisdom and proven formula that helps transforms negative urban situations into positive educational achievement outcomes in his much anticipated book series, 240 Ways to Close The Achievement Gap: Action Points For Salvaging the Futures of Black & Latino Students. This book is considered to be a definite ""Must Have"" amongst educators, parents, communities and policy makers.

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