Inadequate Minority Male College Readiness Addressed In New Report

Black males complete college at less than half the rates of black females, and their college readiness is very low overall. A College Board report highlights the “overwhelming barriers” minority males confront in becoming educated and productive citizens and recommends national strategies aimed at erasing “the disparities in educational attainment.” Among the recommendations: convene a national policy discussion on the issue of minority male achievement; fund research to clarify issues that could impact minority male achievement; pursue P-16 partnerships to help minority males gain preparation and succeed in college; and identify and scale up funding for successful programs