African American Students With ADHD and Other Disabilities at School

The US educational system continues to struggle with how best to educate African American youth. The talents of African American students bring to the classroom are often overlooked, and their behavioral styles are often characterized as a behavior problem. After being identified as a student with special needs, African American students are more likely to be taught in separate classrooms. It's important to note that days away from school due to expulsion and limited access to academically rigorous coursework have long-term academic and economic consequences for African American students.